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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.23, 1,682.40 and 454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.23, 1,682.40 and 454.11 is: 681.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.23 : 1,682.40 = 454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.23/1,682.40 = 454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.23x = 1,682.40 × 454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.23x = 763,993.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,993.32/1,121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.39

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