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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.99, 1,688.09 and 735.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.99, 1,688.09 and 735.61 is: 1,101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.99 : 1,688.09 = 735.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.99/1,688.09 = 735.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.99x = 1,688.09 × 735.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.99x = 1,241,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,770.54/1,126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.85

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