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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.40, 1,688.70 and 613.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.40, 1,688.70 and 613.80 is: 919.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.40 : 1,688.70 = 613.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.40/1,688.70 = 613.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.40x = 1,688.70 × 613.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.40x = 1,036,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,524.06/1,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.39

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