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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.24, 1,690.54 and 433.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.24, 1,690.54 and 433.86 is: 650.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.24 : 1,690.54 = 433.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.24/1,690.54 = 433.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.24x = 1,690.54 × 433.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.24x = 733,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,457.68/1,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.67

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