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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.56, 1,669.23 and 680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.56, 1,669.23 and 680.02 is: 1,020.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.56 : 1,669.23 = 680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.56/1,669.23 = 680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.56x = 1,669.23 × 680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.56x = 1,135,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,109.78/1,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.27

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