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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.85, 1,690.44 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.85, 1,690.44 and 346.92 is: 520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.85 : 1,690.44 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.85/1,690.44 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.85x = 1,690.44 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.85x = 586,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,447.44/1,126.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.43

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