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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.90, 1,687.65 and 663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.90, 1,687.65 and 663.58 is: 993.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.90 : 1,687.65 = 663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.90/1,687.65 = 663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.90x = 1,687.65 × 663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.90x = 1,119,890.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,890.79/1,126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.78

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