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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.95, 1,690.88 and 397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.95, 1,690.88 and 397.13 is: 595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.95 : 1,690.88 = 397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.95/1,690.88 = 397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.95x = 1,690.88 × 397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.95x = 671,488.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,488.73/1,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.32

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