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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.19, 1,680.44 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.19, 1,680.44 and 389.68 is: 584.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.19 : 1,680.44 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.19/1,680.44 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.19x = 1,680.44 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.19x = 654,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,826.43/1,120.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.57

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