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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.61, 1,682.37 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.61, 1,682.37 and 341.58 is: 512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.61 : 1,682.37 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.61/1,682.37 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.61x = 1,682.37 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.61x = 574,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,663.94/1,121.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.36

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