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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.57, 1,690.08 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.57, 1,690.08 and 396.66 is: 595.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.57 : 1,690.08 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.57/1,690.08 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.57x = 1,690.08 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.57x = 670,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,384.71/1,126.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.07

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