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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.84, 1,691.16 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.84, 1,691.16 and 347.64 is: 521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.84 : 1,691.16 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.84/1,691.16 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.84x = 1,691.16 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.84x = 587,914.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,914.86/1,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.28

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