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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.88, 1,679.84 and 350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.88, 1,679.84 and 350.38 is: 525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.88 : 1,679.84 = 350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.88/1,679.84 = 350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.88x = 1,679.84 × 350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.88x = 588,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,572.19/1,119.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.57

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