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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.30, 1,682.22 and 341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.30, 1,682.22 and 341.29 is: 512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.30 : 1,682.22 = 341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.30/1,682.22 = 341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.30x = 1,682.22 × 341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.30x = 574,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,124.86/1,121.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.02

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