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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.88, 1,683.12 and 391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.88, 1,683.12 and 391.45 is: 587.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.88 : 1,683.12 = 391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.88/1,683.12 = 391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.88x = 1,683.12 × 391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.88x = 658,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,857.32/1,121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.28

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