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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.38, 1,680.80 and 390.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.38, 1,680.80 and 390.47 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.38 : 1,680.80 = 390.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.38/1,680.80 = 390.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.38x = 1,680.80 × 390.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.38x = 656,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,303.27/1,120.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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