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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.17, 1,691.23 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.17, 1,691.23 and 434.40 is: 651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.17 : 1,691.23 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.17/1,691.23 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.17x = 1,691.23 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.17x = 734,661.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,661.86/1,128.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.20

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