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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.80, 1,554.66 and 685.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.80, 1,554.66 and 685.08 is: 945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.80 : 1,554.66 = 685.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.80/1,554.66 = 685.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.80x = 1,554.66 × 685.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.80x = 1,065,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,066.47/1,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.21

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