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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.78, 1,689.52 and 541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.78, 1,689.52 and 541.46 is: 811.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.78 : 1,689.52 = 541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.78/1,689.52 = 541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.78x = 1,689.52 × 541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.78x = 914,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,807.50/1,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.88

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