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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.98, 1,682.95 and 341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.98, 1,682.95 and 341.98 is: 512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.98 : 1,682.95 = 341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.98/1,682.95 = 341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.98x = 1,682.95 × 341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.98x = 575,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,535.24/1,121.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.96

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