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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.47, 1,679.97 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.47, 1,679.97 and 390.24 is: 585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.47 : 1,679.97 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.47/1,679.97 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.47x = 1,679.97 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.47x = 655,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,591.49/1,120.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.10

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