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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.03, 1,679.50 and 339.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.03, 1,679.50 and 339.89 is: 509.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.03 : 1,679.50 = 339.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.03/1,679.50 = 339.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.03x = 1,679.50 × 339.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.03x = 570,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,842.62/1,120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.67

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