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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.50, 1,682.54 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.50, 1,682.54 and 391.08 is: 586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.50 : 1,682.54 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.50/1,682.54 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.50x = 1,682.54 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.50x = 658,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,007.74/1,121.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.72

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