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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.77, 1,681.16 and 390.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.77, 1,681.16 and 390.35 is: 585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.77 : 1,681.16 = 390.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.77/1,681.16 = 390.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.77x = 1,681.16 × 390.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.77x = 656,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,243.06/1,120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.53

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