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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.48, 1,689.76 and 386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.48, 1,689.76 and 386.08 is: 579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.48 : 1,689.76 = 386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.48/1,689.76 = 386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.48x = 1,689.76 × 386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.48x = 652,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,382.54/1,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.13

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