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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.36, 1,689.18 and 395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.36, 1,689.18 and 395.74 is: 593.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.36 : 1,689.18 = 395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.36/1,689.18 = 395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.36x = 1,689.18 × 395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.36x = 668,476.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,476.09/1,126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.48

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