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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.26, 1,689.30 and 533.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.26, 1,689.30 and 533.65 is: 799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.26 : 1,689.30 = 533.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.26/1,689.30 = 533.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.26x = 1,689.30 × 533.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.26x = 901,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,494.95/1,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.72

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