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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.49, 1,682.24 and 351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.49, 1,682.24 and 351.99 is: 527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.49 : 1,682.24 = 351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.49/1,682.24 = 351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.49x = 1,682.24 × 351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.49x = 592,131.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,131.66/1,121.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.99

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