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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.12, 1,691.70 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.12, 1,691.70 and 347.92 is: 521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.12 : 1,691.70 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.12/1,691.70 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.12x = 1,691.70 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.12x = 588,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,576.26/1,128.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.73

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