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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.52, 1,680.99 and 380.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.52, 1,680.99 and 380.19 is: 570.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.52 : 1,680.99 = 380.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.52/1,680.99 = 380.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.52x = 1,680.99 × 380.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.52x = 639,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,100.47/1,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.36

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