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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.76, 1,690.44 and 477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.76, 1,690.44 and 477.72 is: 716.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.76 : 1,690.44 = 477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.76/1,690.44 = 477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.76x = 1,690.44 × 477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.76x = 807,557.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,557.00/1,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.07

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