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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120, 1,680.15 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120, 1,680.15 and 350.50 is: 525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120 : 1,680.15 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120/1,680.15 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120x = 1,680.15 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120x = 588,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,892.58/1,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.80

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