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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.60, 1,679.48 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.60, 1,679.48 and 350.16 is: 525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.60 : 1,679.48 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.60/1,679.48 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.60x = 1,679.48 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.60x = 588,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,086.72/1,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.27

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