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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.33, 1,691.22 and 397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.33, 1,691.22 and 397.41 is: 596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.33 : 1,691.22 = 397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.33/1,691.22 = 397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.33x = 1,691.22 × 397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.33x = 672,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,107.74/1,127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.20

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