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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.36, 1,679.52 and 606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.36, 1,679.52 and 606.72 is: 910.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.36 : 1,679.52 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.36/1,679.52 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.36x = 1,679.52 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.36x = 1,018,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,998.37/1,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.34

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