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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.90, 1,681.33 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.90, 1,681.33 and 390.48 is: 585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.90 : 1,681.33 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.90/1,681.33 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.90x = 1,681.33 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.90x = 656,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,525.74/1,120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.71

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