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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.88, 1,689.15 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.88, 1,689.15 and 469.13 is: 703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.88 : 1,689.15 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.88/1,689.15 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.88x = 1,689.15 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.88x = 792,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,435.16/1,126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.21

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