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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.39, 1,682.17 and 299.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.39, 1,682.17 and 299.66 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.39 : 1,682.17 = 299.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.39/1,682.17 = 299.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.39x = 1,682.17 × 299.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.39x = 504,079.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,079.06/1,121.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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