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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.67, 1,682.44 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.67, 1,682.44 and 341.64 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.67 : 1,682.44 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.67/1,682.44 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.67x = 1,682.44 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.67x = 574,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,788.80/1,121.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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