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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127, 1,691.26 and 434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127, 1,691.26 and 434.24 is: 651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127 : 1,691.26 = 434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127/1,691.26 = 434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127x = 1,691.26 × 434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127x = 734,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,412.74/1,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.65

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