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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.58, 1,689.60 and 953.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.58, 1,689.60 and 953.43 is: 1,428.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.58 : 1,689.60 = 953.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.58/1,689.60 = 953.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.58x = 1,689.60 × 953.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.58x = 1,610,915.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,915.33/1,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.65

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