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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.79, 1,682.70 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.79, 1,682.70 and 391.32 is: 586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.79 : 1,682.70 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.79/1,682.70 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.79x = 1,682.70 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.79x = 658,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,474.16/1,121.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.99

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