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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.41, 1,681.98 and 299.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.41, 1,681.98 and 299.77 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.41 : 1,681.98 = 299.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.41/1,681.98 = 299.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.41x = 1,681.98 × 299.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.41x = 504,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,207.14/1,121.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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