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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.72, 1,691.26 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.72, 1,691.26 and 358.12 is: 537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.72 : 1,691.26 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.72/1,691.26 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.72x = 1,691.26 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.72x = 605,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,674.03/1,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.08

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