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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.94, 1,690.68 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.94, 1,690.68 and 357.44 is: 536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.94 : 1,690.68 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.94/1,690.68 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.94x = 1,690.68 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.94x = 604,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,316.66/1,126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.25

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