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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.90, 1,690.05 and 346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.90, 1,690.05 and 346.90 is: 520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.90 : 1,690.05 = 346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.90/1,690.05 = 346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.90x = 1,690.05 × 346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.90x = 586,278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,278.35/1,126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.26

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