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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.15, 1,679.95 and 350.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.15, 1,679.95 and 350.65 is: 525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.15 : 1,679.95 = 350.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.15/1,679.95 = 350.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.15x = 1,679.95 × 350.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.15x = 589,064.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,064.31/1,120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.88

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