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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.05, 1,689.60 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.05, 1,689.60 and 541.76 is: 812.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.05 : 1,689.60 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.05/1,689.60 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.05x = 1,689.60 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.05x = 915,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,359.26/1,127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.17

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