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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.89, 1,682.85 and 391.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.89, 1,682.85 and 391.47 is: 587.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.89 : 1,682.85 = 391.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.89/1,682.85 = 391.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.89x = 1,682.85 × 391.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.89x = 658,785.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,785.29/1,121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.21

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