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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.92, 1,690.32 and 346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.92, 1,690.32 and 346.89 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.92 : 1,690.32 = 346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.92/1,690.32 = 346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.92x = 1,690.32 × 346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.92x = 586,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,355.10/1,126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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