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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.80, 1,690.29 and 396.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.80, 1,690.29 and 396.31 is: 594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.80 : 1,690.29 = 396.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.80/1,690.29 = 396.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.80x = 1,690.29 × 396.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.80x = 669,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,878.83/1,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.50

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