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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127, 1,690.77 and 397.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127, 1,690.77 and 397.19 is: 595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127 : 1,690.77 = 397.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127/1,690.77 = 397.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127x = 1,690.77 × 397.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127x = 671,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,556.94/1,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.88

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