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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.06, 1,546.43 and 678.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.06, 1,546.43 and 678.73 is: 937.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.06 : 1,546.43 = 678.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.06/1,546.43 = 678.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.06x = 1,546.43 × 678.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.06x = 1,049,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,608.43/1,120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.10

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