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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.52, 1,679.94 and 389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.52, 1,679.94 and 389.90 is: 584.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.52 : 1,679.94 = 389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.52/1,679.94 = 389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.52x = 1,679.94 × 389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.52x = 655,008.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,008.61/1,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.56

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