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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.43, 1,682.15 and 341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.43, 1,682.15 and 341.43 is: 512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.43 : 1,682.15 = 341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.43/1,682.15 = 341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.43x = 1,682.15 × 341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.43x = 574,336.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,336.47/1,121.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.15

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