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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.94, 1,691.22 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.94, 1,691.22 and 542.76 is: 813.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.94 : 1,691.22 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.94/1,691.22 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.94x = 1,691.22 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.94x = 917,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,926.57/1,127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.81

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