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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.17, 1,690.71 and 357.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.17, 1,690.71 and 357.67 is: 536.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.17 : 1,690.71 = 357.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.17/1,690.71 = 357.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.17x = 1,690.71 × 357.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.17x = 604,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,716.25/1,127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.49

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