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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.43, 1,690.92 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.43, 1,690.92 and 434.08 is: 651.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.43 : 1,690.92 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.43/1,690.92 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.43x = 1,690.92 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.43x = 733,996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,996.67/1,127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.04

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