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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.46, 1,690.77 and 434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.46, 1,690.77 and 434.10 is: 650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.46 : 1,690.77 = 434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.46/1,690.77 = 434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.46x = 1,690.77 × 434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.46x = 733,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,963.26/1,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.99

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