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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.22, 1,691.28 and 434.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.22, 1,691.28 and 434.26 is: 651.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.22 : 1,691.28 = 434.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.22/1,691.28 = 434.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.22x = 1,691.28 × 434.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.22x = 734,457.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,457.37/1,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.57

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