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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.16, 1,692.35 and 397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.16, 1,692.35 and 397.70 is: 596.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.16 : 1,692.35 = 397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.16/1,692.35 = 397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.16x = 1,692.35 × 397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.16x = 673,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,047.60/1,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.59

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