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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.86, 1,690.89 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.86, 1,690.89 and 396.66 is: 595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.86 : 1,690.89 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.86/1,690.89 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.86x = 1,690.89 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.86x = 670,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,708.43/1,126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.20

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