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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.20, 1,690.39 and 433.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.20, 1,690.39 and 433.51 is: 650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.20 : 1,690.39 = 433.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.20/1,690.39 = 433.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.20x = 1,690.39 × 433.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.20x = 732,803.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,803.62/1,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.11

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