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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.70, 1,683.32 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.70, 1,683.32 and 391.28 is: 587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.70 : 1,683.32 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.70/1,683.32 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.70x = 1,683.32 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.70x = 658,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,649.45/1,121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.19

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