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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.93, 1,692.16 and 542.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.93, 1,692.16 and 542.77 is: 814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.93 : 1,692.16 = 542.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.93/1,692.16 = 542.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.93x = 1,692.16 × 542.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.93x = 918,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,448.10/1,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.28

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