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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.33, 1,682.01 and 390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.33, 1,682.01 and 390.92 is: 586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.33 : 1,682.01 = 390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.33/1,682.01 = 390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.33x = 1,682.01 × 390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.33x = 657,522.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,522.94/1,121.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.38

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