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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.77, 1,681.16 and 299.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.77, 1,681.16 and 299.09 is: 448.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.77 : 1,681.16 = 299.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.77/1,681.16 = 299.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.77x = 1,681.16 × 299.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.77x = 502,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,820.85/1,120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.64

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