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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.24, 1,680.36 and 389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.24, 1,680.36 and 389.89 is: 584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.24 : 1,680.36 = 389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.24/1,680.36 = 389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.24x = 1,680.36 × 389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.24x = 655,155.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,155.56/1,120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.84

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