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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.16, 1,681.72 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.16, 1,681.72 and 299.44 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.16 : 1,681.72 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.16/1,681.72 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.16x = 1,681.72 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.16x = 503,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,574.24/1,121.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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