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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.74, 1,690.12 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.74, 1,690.12 and 396.84 is: 595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.74 : 1,690.12 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.74/1,690.12 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.74x = 1,690.12 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.74x = 670,707.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,707.22/1,126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.26

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