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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.75, 1,691.62 and 397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.75, 1,691.62 and 397.15 is: 595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.75 : 1,691.62 = 397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.75/1,691.62 = 397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.75x = 1,691.62 × 397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.75x = 671,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,821.66/1,127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.72

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