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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.53, 1,689.90 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.53, 1,689.90 and 396.06 is: 594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.53 : 1,689.90 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.53/1,689.90 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.53x = 1,689.90 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.53x = 669,301.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,301.79/1,126.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.13

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