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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.80, 1,691.28 and 387.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.80, 1,691.28 and 387.26 is: 580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.80 : 1,691.28 = 387.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.80/1,691.28 = 387.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.80x = 1,691.28 × 387.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.80x = 654,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,955.18/1,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.74

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