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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.16, 1,557.81 and 686.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.16, 1,557.81 and 686.90 is: 947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.16 : 1,557.81 = 686.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.16/1,557.81 = 686.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.16x = 1,557.81 × 686.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.16x = 1,070,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,051.90/1,129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.66

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