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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.82, 1,690.43 and 396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.82, 1,690.43 and 396.82 is: 595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.82 : 1,690.43 = 396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.82/1,690.43 = 396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.82x = 1,690.43 × 396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.82x = 670,796.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,796.43/1,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.30

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