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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.67, 1,692.01 and 716.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.67, 1,692.01 and 716.70 is: 1,075.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.67 : 1,692.01 = 716.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.67/1,692.01 = 716.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.67x = 1,692.01 × 716.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.67x = 1,212,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,663.57/1,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.37

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