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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.88, 1,690.58 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.88, 1,690.58 and 357.38 is: 536.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.88 : 1,690.58 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.88/1,690.58 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.88x = 1,690.58 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.88x = 604,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,171.92/1,126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.15

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