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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.67, 1,690.74 and 396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.67, 1,690.74 and 396.86 is: 595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.67 : 1,690.74 = 396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.67/1,690.74 = 396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.67x = 1,690.74 × 396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.67x = 670,978.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,978.62/1,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.01

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