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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.58, 1,682.40 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.58, 1,682.40 and 299.94 is: 449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.58 : 1,682.40 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.58/1,682.40 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.58x = 1,682.40 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.58x = 504,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,619.06/1,121.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.92

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