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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.91, 1,690.46 and 396.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.91, 1,690.46 and 396.49 is: 594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.91 : 1,690.46 = 396.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.91/1,690.46 = 396.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.91x = 1,690.46 × 396.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.91x = 670,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,240.05/1,126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.76

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