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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.35, 1,682.29 and 341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.35, 1,682.29 and 341.47 is: 512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.35 : 1,682.29 = 341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.35/1,682.29 = 341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.35x = 1,682.29 × 341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.35x = 574,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,442.71/1,121.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.28

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