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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.16, 1,556.43 and 685.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.16, 1,556.43 and 685.90 is: 946.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.16 : 1,556.43 = 685.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.16/1,556.43 = 685.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.16x = 1,556.43 × 685.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.16x = 1,067,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,547.55/1,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.28

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