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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.96, 1,680.96 and 351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.96, 1,680.96 and 351.28 is: 526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.96 : 1,680.96 = 351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.96/1,680.96 = 351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.96x = 1,680.96 × 351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.96x = 590,487.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,487.63/1,120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.77

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