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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.14, 1,681.71 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.14, 1,681.71 and 299.50 is: 449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.14 : 1,681.71 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.14/1,681.71 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.14x = 1,681.71 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.14x = 503,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,668.50/1,121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.25

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