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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.51, 1,682.36 and 391.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.51, 1,682.36 and 391.07 is: 586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.51 : 1,682.36 = 391.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.51/1,682.36 = 391.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.51x = 1,682.36 × 391.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.51x = 657,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,918.57/1,121.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.64

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