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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.79, 1,691.37 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.79, 1,691.37 and 347.85 is: 521.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.79 : 1,691.37 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.79/1,691.37 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.79x = 1,691.37 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.79x = 588,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,343.05/1,127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.68

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