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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.52, 1,681.92 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.52, 1,681.92 and 351.84 is: 527.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.52 : 1,681.92 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.52/1,681.92 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.52x = 1,681.92 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.52x = 591,766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,766.73/1,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.65

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