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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.84, 1,690.14 and 477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.84, 1,690.14 and 477.68 is: 715.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.84 : 1,690.14 = 477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.84/1,690.14 = 477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.84x = 1,690.14 × 477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.84x = 807,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,346.08/1,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.83

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