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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.99, 1,690.79 and 396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.99, 1,690.79 and 396.46 is: 594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.99 : 1,690.79 = 396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.99/1,690.79 = 396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.99x = 1,690.79 × 396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.99x = 670,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,330.60/1,126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.80

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