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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120, 1,680 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120, 1,680 and 350.52 is: 525.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120 : 1,680 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120/1,680 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120x = 1,680 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120x = 588,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,873.60/1,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.78

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