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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.34, 1,682.20 and 391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.34, 1,682.20 and 391.36 is: 587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.34 : 1,682.20 = 391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.34/1,682.20 = 391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.34x = 1,682.20 × 391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.34x = 658,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,345.79/1,121.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.11

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