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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.01, 1,545.73 and 677.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.01, 1,545.73 and 677.90 is: 935.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.01 : 1,545.73 = 677.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.01/1,545.73 = 677.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.01x = 1,545.73 × 677.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.01x = 1,047,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,850.37/1,120.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.57

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