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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.52, 1,691.28 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.52, 1,691.28 and 358.20 is: 537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.52 : 1,691.28 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.52/1,691.28 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.52x = 1,691.28 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.52x = 605,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,816.50/1,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.30

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