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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.82, 1,691.67 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.82, 1,691.67 and 434.46 is: 651.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.82 : 1,691.67 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.82/1,691.67 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.82x = 1,691.67 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.82x = 734,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,962.95/1,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.67

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