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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.73, 1,682.02 and 391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.73, 1,682.02 and 391.15 is: 586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.73 : 1,682.02 = 391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.73/1,682.02 = 391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.73x = 1,682.02 × 391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.73x = 657,913.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,913.05/1,121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.52

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