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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.18, 1,690.77 and 396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.18, 1,690.77 and 396.77 is: 595.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.18 : 1,690.77 = 396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.18/1,690.77 = 396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.18x = 1,690.77 × 396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.18x = 670,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,838.36/1,127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.15

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