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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.85, 1,681.26 and 287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.85, 1,681.26 and 287.90 is: 431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.85 : 1,681.26 = 287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.85/1,681.26 = 287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.85x = 1,681.26 × 287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.85x = 484,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,040.52/1,120.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.85

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