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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.55, 1,692.08 and 397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.55, 1,692.08 and 397.13 is: 595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.55 : 1,692.08 = 397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.55/1,692.08 = 397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.55x = 1,692.08 × 397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.55x = 671,965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,965.28/1,127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.95

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