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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.64, 1,690.60 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.64, 1,690.60 and 434.04 is: 650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.64 : 1,690.60 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.64/1,690.60 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.64x = 1,690.60 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.64x = 733,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,788.02/1,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.73

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