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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.76, 1,690.40 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.76, 1,690.40 and 357.26 is: 535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.76 : 1,690.40 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.76/1,690.40 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.76x = 1,690.40 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.76x = 603,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,912.30/1,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.97

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