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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.98, 1,690.52 and 543.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.98, 1,690.52 and 543.11 is: 813.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.98 : 1,690.52 = 543.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.98/1,690.52 = 543.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.98x = 1,690.52 × 543.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.98x = 918,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,130.20/1,127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.96

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