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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.47, 1,691.27 and 358.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.47, 1,691.27 and 358.03 is: 537.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.47 : 1,691.27 = 358.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.47/1,691.27 = 358.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.47x = 1,691.27 × 358.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.47x = 605,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,525.40/1,127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.07

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