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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.07, 1,678.73 and 339.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.07, 1,678.73 and 339.07 is: 508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.07 : 1,678.73 = 339.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.07/1,678.73 = 339.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.07x = 1,678.73 × 339.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.07x = 569,206.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,206.98/1,119.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.64

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