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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.55, 1,680.78 and 390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.55, 1,680.78 and 390.29 is: 585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.55 : 1,680.78 = 390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.55/1,680.78 = 390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.55x = 1,680.78 × 390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.55x = 655,995.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,995.83/1,120.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.42

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