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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.28, 1,681.56 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.28, 1,681.56 and 341.16 is: 511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.28 : 1,681.56 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.28/1,681.56 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.28x = 1,681.56 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.28x = 573,681.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,681.01/1,121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.63

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