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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.92, 1,688.76 and 577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.92, 1,688.76 and 577.80 is: 865.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.92 : 1,688.76 = 577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.92/1,688.76 = 577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.92x = 1,688.76 × 577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.92x = 975,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,765.53/1,126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.87

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