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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.50, 1,690.02 and 396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.50, 1,690.02 and 396.69 is: 595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.50 : 1,690.02 = 396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.50/1,690.02 = 396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.50x = 1,690.02 × 396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.50x = 670,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,414.03/1,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.13

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