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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.46, 1,690.44 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.46, 1,690.44 and 396.04 is: 594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.46 : 1,690.44 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.46/1,690.44 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.46x = 1,690.44 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.46x = 669,481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,481.86/1,126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.32

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