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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.63, 1,679.99 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.63, 1,679.99 and 390.12 is: 584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.63 : 1,679.99 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.63/1,679.99 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.63x = 1,679.99 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.63x = 655,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,397.70/1,120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.85

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