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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.66, 1,679.40 and 756.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.66, 1,679.40 and 756.78 is: 1,135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.66 : 1,679.40 = 756.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.66/1,679.40 = 756.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.66x = 1,679.40 × 756.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.66x = 1,270,936.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,936.33/1,119.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.11

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