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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.72, 1,691.78 and 347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.72, 1,691.78 and 347.70 is: 521.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.72 : 1,691.78 = 347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.72/1,691.78 = 347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.72x = 1,691.78 × 347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.72x = 588,231.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,231.91/1,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.61

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