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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.06, 1,556.28 and 686.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.06, 1,556.28 and 686.07 is: 946.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.06 : 1,556.28 = 686.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.06/1,556.28 = 686.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.06x = 1,556.28 × 686.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.06x = 1,067,717.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,717.02/1,128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.51

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