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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.71, 1,693.04 and 398.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.71, 1,693.04 and 398.27 is: 597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.71 : 1,693.04 = 398.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.71/1,693.04 = 398.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.71x = 1,693.04 × 398.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.71x = 674,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,276.58/1,128.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.39

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