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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.95, 1,671.46 and 1,090.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.95, 1,671.46 and 1,090.79 is: 1,627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.95 : 1,671.46 = 1,090.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.95/1,671.46 = 1,090.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.95x = 1,671.46 × 1,090.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.95x = 1,823,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,222.57/1,119.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.94

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