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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.69, 1,682.60 and 341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.69, 1,682.60 and 341.74 is: 512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.69 : 1,682.60 = 341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.69/1,682.60 = 341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.69x = 1,682.60 × 341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.69x = 575,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,012.12/1,121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.63

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