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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.24, 1,691.94 and 397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.24, 1,691.94 and 397.68 is: 596.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.24 : 1,691.94 = 397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.24/1,691.94 = 397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.24x = 1,691.94 × 397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.24x = 672,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,850.70/1,128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.37

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