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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.82, 1,690.49 and 357.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.82, 1,690.49 and 357.32 is: 536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.82 : 1,690.49 = 357.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.82/1,690.49 = 357.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.82x = 1,690.49 × 357.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.82x = 604,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,036.54/1,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.06

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