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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.88, 1,691.55 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.88, 1,691.55 and 387.54 is: 581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.88 : 1,691.55 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.88/1,691.55 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.88x = 1,691.55 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.88x = 655,543.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,543.29/1,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.22

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