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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.21, 1,679.49 and 707.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.21, 1,679.49 and 707.78 is: 1,062.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.21 : 1,679.49 = 707.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.21/1,679.49 = 707.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.21x = 1,679.49 × 707.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.21x = 1,188,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,697.50/1,119.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.09

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