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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.92, 1,690.20 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.92, 1,690.20 and 357.60 is: 536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.92 : 1,690.20 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.92/1,690.20 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.92x = 1,690.20 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.92x = 604,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,415.52/1,126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.34

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