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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.74, 1,682.72 and 391.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.74, 1,682.72 and 391.37 is: 587.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.74 : 1,682.72 = 391.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.74/1,682.72 = 391.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.74x = 1,682.72 × 391.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.74x = 658,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,557.22/1,121.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.09

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