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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.12, 1,679.94 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.12, 1,679.94 and 350.44 is: 525.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.12 : 1,679.94 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.12/1,679.94 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.12x = 1,679.94 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.12x = 588,718.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,718.17/1,120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.58

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