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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.66, 1,691.48 and 397.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.66, 1,691.48 and 397.06 is: 595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.66 : 1,691.48 = 397.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.66/1,691.48 = 397.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.66x = 1,691.48 × 397.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.66x = 671,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,615.81/1,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.59

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