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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.41, 1,682.34 and 391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.41, 1,682.34 and 391.02 is: 586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.41 : 1,682.34 = 391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.41/1,682.34 = 391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.41x = 1,682.34 × 391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.41x = 657,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,828.59/1,121.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.61

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