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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.44, 1,679 and 452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.44, 1,679 and 452.40 is: 678.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.44 : 1,679 = 452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.44/1,679 = 452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.44x = 1,679 × 452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.44x = 759,579.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,579.60/1,119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.54

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