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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.21, 1,679.40 and 534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.21, 1,679.40 and 534.87 is: 802.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.21 : 1,679.40 = 534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.21/1,679.40 = 534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.21x = 1,679.40 × 534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.21x = 898,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,260.68/1,119.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.58

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