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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.16, 1,692.51 and 397.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.16, 1,692.51 and 397.81 is: 596.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.16 : 1,692.51 = 397.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.16/1,692.51 = 397.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.16x = 1,692.51 × 397.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.16x = 673,297.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,297.40/1,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.81

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