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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.65, 1,681.20 and 340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.65, 1,681.20 and 340.70 is: 511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.65 : 1,681.20 = 340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.65/1,681.20 = 340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.65x = 1,681.20 × 340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.65x = 572,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,784.84/1,120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.12

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