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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.78, 1,691.63 and 397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.78, 1,691.63 and 397.34 is: 595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.78 : 1,691.63 = 397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.78/1,691.63 = 397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.78x = 1,691.63 × 397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.78x = 672,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,145.45/1,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.99

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