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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.78, 1,690.16 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.78, 1,690.16 and 424.12 is: 636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.78 : 1,690.16 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.78/1,690.16 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.78x = 1,690.16 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.78x = 716,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,828.29/1,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.18

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