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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.25, 1,681.89 and 351.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.25, 1,681.89 and 351.75 is: 527.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.25 : 1,681.89 = 351.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.25/1,681.89 = 351.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.25x = 1,681.89 × 351.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.25x = 591,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,604.81/1,121.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.63

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