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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.62, 1,689.80 and 502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.62, 1,689.80 and 502.16 is: 752.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.62 : 1,689.80 = 502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.62/1,689.80 = 502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.62x = 1,689.80 × 502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.62x = 848,549.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,549.97/1,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.51

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