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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.49, 1,669.14 and 679.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.49, 1,669.14 and 679.95 is: 1,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.49 : 1,669.14 = 679.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.49/1,669.14 = 679.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.49x = 1,669.14 × 679.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.49x = 1,134,931.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,931.74/1,112.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.17

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