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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.80, 1,555.46 and 684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.80, 1,555.46 and 684.84 is: 945.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.80 : 1,555.46 = 684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.80/1,555.46 = 684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.80x = 1,555.46 × 684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.80x = 1,065,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,237.80/1,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.37

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