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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.05, 1,680.93 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.05, 1,680.93 and 390.24 is: 585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.05 : 1,680.93 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.05/1,680.93 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.05x = 1,680.93 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.05x = 655,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,966.12/1,120.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.66

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