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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.91, 1,691.96 and 397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.91, 1,691.96 and 397.49 is: 596.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.91 : 1,691.96 = 397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.91/1,691.96 = 397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.91x = 1,691.96 × 397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.91x = 672,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,537.18/1,127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.27

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