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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.45, 1,691.43 and 357.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.45, 1,691.43 and 357.95 is: 537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.45 : 1,691.43 = 357.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.45/1,691.43 = 357.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.45x = 1,691.43 × 357.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.45x = 605,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,438.91/1,127.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.00

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