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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.34, 1,689.72 and 396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.34, 1,689.72 and 396.38 is: 594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.34 : 1,689.72 = 396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.34/1,689.72 = 396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.34x = 1,689.72 × 396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.34x = 669,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,771.21/1,126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.64

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