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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.63, 1,682.31 and 299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.63, 1,682.31 and 299.89 is: 449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.63 : 1,682.31 = 299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.63/1,682.31 = 299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.63x = 1,682.31 × 299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.63x = 504,499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,499.53/1,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.79

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