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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.25, 1,689.56 and 396.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.25, 1,689.56 and 396.03 is: 594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.25 : 1,689.56 = 396.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.25/1,689.56 = 396.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.25x = 1,689.56 × 396.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.25x = 669,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,114.47/1,126.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.11

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