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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.02, 1,681.45 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.02, 1,681.45 and 351.52 is: 527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.02 : 1,681.45 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.02/1,681.45 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.02x = 1,681.45 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.02x = 591,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,063.30/1,121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.25

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