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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.36, 1,691.05 and 477.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.36, 1,691.05 and 477.64 is: 716.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.36 : 1,691.05 = 477.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.36/1,691.05 = 477.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.36x = 1,691.05 × 477.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.36x = 807,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,713.12/1,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.46

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