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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.95, 1,690.71 and 579.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.95, 1,690.71 and 579.12 is: 868.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.95 : 1,690.71 = 579.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.95/1,690.71 = 579.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.95x = 1,690.71 × 579.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.95x = 979,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,123.98/1,126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.83

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