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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.07, 1,692.65 and 397.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.07, 1,692.65 and 397.99 is: 597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.07 : 1,692.65 = 397.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.07/1,692.65 = 397.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.07x = 1,692.65 × 397.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.07x = 673,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,651.55/1,128.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.17

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