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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.49, 1,557.07 and 686.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.49, 1,557.07 and 686.14 is: 946.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.49 : 1,557.07 = 686.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.49/1,557.07 = 686.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.49x = 1,557.07 × 686.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.49x = 1,068,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,368.01/1,128.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.72

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