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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.66, 1,681.21 and 390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.66, 1,681.21 and 390.26 is: 585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.66 : 1,681.21 = 390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.66/1,681.21 = 390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.66x = 1,681.21 × 390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.66x = 656,109.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,109.01/1,120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.47

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