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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.51, 1,689.46 and 395.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.51, 1,689.46 and 395.69 is: 593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.51 : 1,689.46 = 395.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.51/1,689.46 = 395.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.51x = 1,689.46 × 395.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.51x = 668,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,492.99/1,126.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.42

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