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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.92, 1,690.38 and 640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.92, 1,690.38 and 640.20 is: 960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.92 : 1,690.38 = 640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.92/1,690.38 = 640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.92x = 1,690.38 × 640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.92x = 1,082,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,181.28/1,126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.30

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