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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.80, 1,690.65 and 477.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.80, 1,690.65 and 477.99 is: 717.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.80 : 1,690.65 = 477.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.80/1,690.65 = 477.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.80x = 1,690.65 × 477.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.80x = 808,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,113.79/1,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.18

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