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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.72, 1,679.26 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.72, 1,679.26 and 350.12 is: 525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.72 : 1,679.26 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.72/1,679.26 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.72x = 1,679.26 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.72x = 587,942.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,942.51/1,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.08

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