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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.63, 1,691.72 and 358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.63, 1,691.72 and 358.13 is: 537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.63 : 1,691.72 = 358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.63/1,691.72 = 358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.63x = 1,691.72 × 358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.63x = 605,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,845.43/1,127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.28

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