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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.97, 1,691.67 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.97, 1,691.67 and 387.45 is: 581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.97 : 1,691.67 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.97/1,691.67 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.97x = 1,691.67 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.97x = 655,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,437.54/1,127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.08

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