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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.69, 1,668.11 and 679.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.69, 1,668.11 and 679.53 is: 1,017.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.69 : 1,668.11 = 679.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.69/1,668.11 = 679.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.69x = 1,668.11 × 679.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.69x = 1,133,527.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,527.39/1,113.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.81

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