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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.34, 1,691.69 and 715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.34, 1,691.69 and 715 is: 1,072.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.34 : 1,691.69 = 715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.34/1,691.69 = 715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.34x = 1,691.69 × 715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.34x = 1,209,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,558.35/1,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.93

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