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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.36, 1,692.12 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.36, 1,692.12 and 397.74 is: 596.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.36 : 1,692.12 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.36/1,692.12 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.36x = 1,692.12 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.36x = 673,023.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,023.81/1,128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.46

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