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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.45, 1,681.56 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.45, 1,681.56 and 380.84 is: 571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.45 : 1,681.56 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.45/1,681.56 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.45x = 1,681.56 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.45x = 640,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,396.90/1,121.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.05

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