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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.37, 1,680.12 and 340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.37, 1,680.12 and 340.14 is: 510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.37 : 1,680.12 = 340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.37/1,680.12 = 340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.37x = 1,680.12 × 340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.37x = 571,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,467.62/1,120.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.07

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