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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.71, 1,682.58 and 299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.71, 1,682.58 and 299.97 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.71 : 1,682.58 = 299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.71/1,682.58 = 299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.71x = 1,682.58 × 299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.71x = 504,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,728.54/1,121.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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