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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.17, 1,692.26 and 397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.17, 1,692.26 and 397.35 is: 596.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.17 : 1,692.26 = 397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.17/1,692.26 = 397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.17x = 1,692.26 × 397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.17x = 672,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,419.51/1,128.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.03

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