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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.36, 1,691.06 and 396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.36, 1,691.06 and 396.94 is: 595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.36 : 1,691.06 = 396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.36/1,691.06 = 396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.36x = 1,691.06 × 396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.36x = 671,249.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,249.36/1,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.42

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