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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.15, 1,679.76 and 807.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.15, 1,679.76 and 807.12 is: 1,211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.15 : 1,679.76 = 807.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.15/1,679.76 = 807.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.15x = 1,679.76 × 807.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.15x = 1,355,767.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,767.89/1,119.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.43

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