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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.07, 1,692.37 and 358.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.07, 1,692.37 and 358.57 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.07 : 1,692.37 = 358.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.07/1,692.37 = 358.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.07x = 1,692.37 × 358.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.07x = 606,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,822.86/1,128.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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