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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.54, 1,682.40 and 299.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.54, 1,682.40 and 299.81 is: 449.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.54 : 1,682.40 = 299.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.54/1,682.40 = 299.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.54x = 1,682.40 × 299.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.54x = 504,404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,404.55/1,121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.74

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