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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.77, 1,690.44 and 357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.77, 1,690.44 and 357.27 is: 536.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.77 : 1,690.44 = 357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.77/1,690.44 = 357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.77x = 1,690.44 × 357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.77x = 603,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,943.50/1,126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.00

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