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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.93, 1,691.23 and 387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.93, 1,691.23 and 387.27 is: 580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.93 : 1,691.23 = 387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.93/1,691.23 = 387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.93x = 1,691.23 × 387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.93x = 654,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,962.64/1,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.68

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