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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.93, 1,691.82 and 347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.93, 1,691.82 and 347.90 is: 521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.93 : 1,691.82 = 347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.93/1,691.82 = 347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.93x = 1,691.82 × 347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.93x = 588,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,575.72/1,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.82

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