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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.81, 1,690.34 and 396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.81, 1,690.34 and 396.22 is: 594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.81 : 1,690.34 = 396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.81/1,690.34 = 396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.81x = 1,690.34 × 396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.81x = 669,742.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,742.07/1,126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.37

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