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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.90, 1,689.55 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.90, 1,689.55 and 433.30 is: 649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.90 : 1,689.55 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.90/1,689.55 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.90x = 1,689.55 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.90x = 732,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,082.02/1,126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.64

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