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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.34, 1,690.68 and 396.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.34, 1,690.68 and 396.78 is: 595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.34 : 1,690.68 = 396.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.34/1,690.68 = 396.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.34x = 1,690.68 × 396.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.34x = 670,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,828.01/1,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.05

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