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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.14, 1,689.82 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.14, 1,689.82 and 396.24 is: 594.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.14 : 1,689.82 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.14/1,689.82 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.14x = 1,689.82 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.14x = 669,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,574.28/1,126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.57

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