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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.01, 1,690.75 and 477.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.01, 1,690.75 and 477.73 is: 716.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.01 : 1,690.75 = 477.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.01/1,690.75 = 477.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.01x = 1,690.75 × 477.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.01x = 807,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,712.35/1,127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.69

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