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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.48, 1,689.36 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.48, 1,689.36 and 396.04 is: 593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.48 : 1,689.36 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.48/1,689.36 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.48x = 1,689.36 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.48x = 669,054.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,054.13/1,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.93

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