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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.93, 1,680.86 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.93, 1,680.86 and 340.80 is: 511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.93 : 1,680.86 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.93/1,680.86 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.93x = 1,680.86 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.93x = 572,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,837.09/1,120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.04

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