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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.02, 1,688.66 and 395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.02, 1,688.66 and 395.86 is: 593.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.02 : 1,688.66 = 395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.02/1,688.66 = 395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.02x = 1,688.66 × 395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.02x = 668,472.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,472.95/1,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.66

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