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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.80, 1,689.76 and 664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.80, 1,689.76 and 664.68 is: 996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.80 : 1,689.76 = 664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.80/1,689.76 = 664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.80x = 1,689.76 × 664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.80x = 1,123,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,149.68/1,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.76

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