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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.18, 1,691.01 and 396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.18, 1,691.01 and 396.82 is: 595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.18 : 1,691.01 = 396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.18/1,691.01 = 396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.18x = 1,691.01 × 396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.18x = 671,019.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,019.19/1,127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.31

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