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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.79, 1,678.50 and 754.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.79, 1,678.50 and 754.66 is: 1,131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.79 : 1,678.50 = 754.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.79/1,678.50 = 754.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.79x = 1,678.50 × 754.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.79x = 1,266,696.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,696.81/1,119.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.19

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