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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.14, 1,679.67 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.14, 1,679.67 and 340.07 is: 509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.14 : 1,679.67 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.14/1,679.67 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.14x = 1,679.67 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.14x = 571,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,196.98/1,120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.93

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