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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.46, 1,690.49 and 396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.46, 1,690.49 and 396.10 is: 594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.46 : 1,690.49 = 396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.46/1,690.49 = 396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.46x = 1,690.49 × 396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.46x = 669,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,599.85/1,126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.43

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