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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.60, 1,682.26 and 299.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.60, 1,682.26 and 299.93 is: 449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.60 : 1,682.26 = 299.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.60/1,682.26 = 299.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.60x = 1,682.26 × 299.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.60x = 504,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,568.73/1,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.87

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