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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.55, 1,691.27 and 294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.55, 1,691.27 and 294.61 is: 441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.55 : 1,691.27 = 294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.55/1,691.27 = 294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.55x = 1,691.27 × 294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.55x = 498,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,266.80/1,127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.90

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