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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.29, 1,689.53 and 396.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.29, 1,689.53 and 396.03 is: 594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.29 : 1,689.53 = 396.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.29/1,689.53 = 396.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.29x = 1,689.53 × 396.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.29x = 669,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,102.59/1,126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.08

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