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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.58, 1,691.64 and 397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.58, 1,691.64 and 397.17 is: 595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.58 : 1,691.64 = 397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.58/1,691.64 = 397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.58x = 1,691.64 × 397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.58x = 671,868.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,868.66/1,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.85

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