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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.35, 1,682.08 and 390.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.35, 1,682.08 and 390.99 is: 586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.35 : 1,682.08 = 390.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.35/1,682.08 = 390.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.35x = 1,682.08 × 390.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.35x = 657,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,676.46/1,121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.50

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