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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.58, 1,689.31 and 396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.58, 1,689.31 and 396.05 is: 593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.58 : 1,689.31 = 396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.58/1,689.31 = 396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.58x = 1,689.31 × 396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.58x = 669,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,051.23/1,126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.88

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