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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.92, 1,692.39 and 716.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.92, 1,692.39 and 716.95 is: 1,075.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.92 : 1,692.39 = 716.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.92/1,692.39 = 716.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.92x = 1,692.39 × 716.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.92x = 1,213,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,355.43/1,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.75

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