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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.97, 1,683.02 and 342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.97, 1,683.02 and 342.03 is: 513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.97 : 1,683.02 = 342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.97/1,683.02 = 342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.97x = 1,683.02 × 342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.97x = 575,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,641.62/1,121.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.06

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