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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.90, 1,691.86 and 397.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.90, 1,691.86 and 397.30 is: 595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.90 : 1,691.86 = 397.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.90/1,691.86 = 397.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.90x = 1,691.86 × 397.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.90x = 672,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,175.98/1,127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.95

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