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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.06, 1,692.54 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.06, 1,692.54 and 397.71 is: 596.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.06 : 1,692.54 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.06/1,692.54 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.06x = 1,692.54 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.06x = 673,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,140.08/1,128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.72

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