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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.09, 1,680.48 and 452.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.09, 1,680.48 and 452.65 is: 679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.09 : 1,680.48 = 452.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.09/1,680.48 = 452.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.09x = 1,680.48 × 452.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.09x = 760,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,658.61/1,120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.10

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