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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.80, 1,690.50 and 434.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.80, 1,690.50 and 434.17 is: 650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.80 : 1,690.50 = 434.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.80/1,690.50 = 434.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.80x = 1,690.50 × 434.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.80x = 733,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,958.89/1,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.79

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