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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.86, 1,681.29 and 390.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.86, 1,681.29 and 390.43 is: 585.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.86 : 1,681.29 = 390.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.86/1,681.29 = 390.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.86x = 1,681.29 × 390.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.86x = 656,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,428.16/1,120.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.65

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