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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.87, 1,693.31 and 398.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.87, 1,693.31 and 398.27 is: 597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.87 : 1,693.31 = 398.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.87/1,693.31 = 398.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.87x = 1,693.31 × 398.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.87x = 674,396.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,396.82/1,128.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.41

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