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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.33, 1,690.96 and 542.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.33, 1,690.96 and 542.37 is: 813.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.33 : 1,690.96 = 542.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.33/1,690.96 = 542.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.33x = 1,690.96 × 542.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.33x = 917,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,125.98/1,127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.54

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