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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.63, 1,689.95 and 386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.63, 1,689.95 and 386.20 is: 579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.63 : 1,689.95 = 386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.63/1,689.95 = 386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.63x = 1,689.95 × 386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.63x = 652,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,658.69/1,126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.30

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