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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.02, 1,691.70 and 397.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.02, 1,691.70 and 397.19 is: 595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.02 : 1,691.70 = 397.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.02/1,691.70 = 397.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.02x = 1,691.70 × 397.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.02x = 671,917.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,917.86/1,128.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.66

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