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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.42, 1,680.36 and 535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.42, 1,680.36 and 535.06 is: 802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.42 : 1,680.36 = 535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.42/1,680.36 = 535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.42x = 1,680.36 × 535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.42x = 899,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,093.42/1,120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.46

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