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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.15, 1,681.82 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.15, 1,681.82 and 341.22 is: 511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.15 : 1,681.82 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.15/1,681.82 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.15x = 1,681.82 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.15x = 573,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,868.91/1,121.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.86

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