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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.65, 1,679.20 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.65, 1,679.20 and 350.15 is: 525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.65 : 1,679.20 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.65/1,679.20 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.65x = 1,679.20 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.65x = 587,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,962.61/1,119.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.13

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