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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.08, 1,680.12 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.08, 1,680.12 and 340.08 is: 510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.08 : 1,680.12 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.08/1,680.12 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.08x = 1,680.12 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.08x = 571,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,375.21/1,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.12

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