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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.95, 1,691.92 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.95, 1,691.92 and 397.52 is: 596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.95 : 1,691.92 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.95/1,691.92 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.95x = 1,691.92 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.95x = 672,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,572.04/1,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.28

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