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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.14, 1,681.74 and 299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.14, 1,681.74 and 299.41 is: 449.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.14 : 1,681.74 = 299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.14/1,681.74 = 299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.14x = 1,681.74 × 299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.14x = 503,529.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,529.77/1,121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.12

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