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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.87, 1,681.49 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.87, 1,681.49 and 390.66 is: 586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.87 : 1,681.49 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.87/1,681.49 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.87x = 1,681.49 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.87x = 656,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,890.88/1,120.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.05

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