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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.68, 1,680.81 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.68, 1,680.81 and 390.13 is: 585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.68 : 1,680.81 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.68/1,680.81 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.68x = 1,680.81 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.68x = 655,734.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,734.41/1,120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.12

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