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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.88, 1,690.14 and 923.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.88, 1,690.14 and 923.88 is: 1,384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.88 : 1,690.14 = 923.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.88/1,690.14 = 923.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.88x = 1,690.14 × 923.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.88x = 1,561,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,486.54/1,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.44

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