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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.49, 1,682.32 and 341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.49, 1,682.32 and 341.56 is: 512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.49 : 1,682.32 = 341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.49/1,682.32 = 341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.49x = 1,682.32 × 341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.49x = 574,605.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,605.74/1,121.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.36

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