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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.81, 1,693.37 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.81, 1,693.37 and 348.87 is: 523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.81 : 1,693.37 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.81/1,693.37 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.81x = 1,693.37 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.81x = 590,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,764.25/1,128.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.35

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