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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.44, 1,691.16 and 477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.44, 1,691.16 and 477.72 is: 716.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.44 : 1,691.16 = 477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.44/1,691.16 = 477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.44x = 1,691.16 × 477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.44x = 807,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,900.96/1,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.58

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