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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.58, 1,691.43 and 641.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.58, 1,691.43 and 641.58 is: 962.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.58 : 1,691.43 = 641.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.58/1,691.43 = 641.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.58x = 1,691.43 × 641.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.58x = 1,085,187.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,187.66/1,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.40

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