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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.68, 1,682.51 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.68, 1,682.51 and 391.20 is: 586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.68 : 1,682.51 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.68/1,682.51 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.68x = 1,682.51 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.68x = 658,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,189.65/1,121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.79

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