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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.29, 1,680.42 and 340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.29, 1,680.42 and 340.29 is: 510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.29 : 1,680.42 = 340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.29/1,680.42 = 340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.29x = 1,680.42 × 340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.29x = 571,830.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,830.12/1,120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.43

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