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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.52, 1,681.55 and 390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.52, 1,681.55 and 390.10 is: 585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.52 : 1,681.55 = 390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.52/1,681.55 = 390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.52x = 1,681.55 × 390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.52x = 655,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,962.30/1,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.41

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