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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.28, 1,681.86 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.28, 1,681.86 and 351.76 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.28 : 1,681.86 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.28/1,681.86 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.28x = 1,681.86 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.28x = 591,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,611.07/1,121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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