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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.78, 1,683.02 and 341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.78, 1,683.02 and 341.93 is: 513.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.78 : 1,683.02 = 341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.78/1,683.02 = 341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.78x = 1,683.02 × 341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.78x = 575,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,470.82/1,121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.00

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