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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.51, 1,691.50 and 397.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.51, 1,691.50 and 397.61 is: 596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.51 : 1,691.50 = 397.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.51/1,691.50 = 397.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.51x = 1,691.50 × 397.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.51x = 672,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,547.86/1,127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.49

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