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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.46, 1,692.70 and 397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.46, 1,692.70 and 397.88 is: 596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.46 : 1,692.70 = 397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.46/1,692.70 = 397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.46x = 1,692.70 × 397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.46x = 673,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,491.48/1,128.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.82

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