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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.06, 1,692.12 and 397.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.06, 1,692.12 and 397.47 is: 596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.06 : 1,692.12 = 397.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.06/1,692.12 = 397.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.06x = 1,692.12 × 397.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.06x = 672,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,566.94/1,128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.22

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