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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.19, 1,679.40 and 708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.19, 1,679.40 and 708.46 is: 1,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.19 : 1,679.40 = 708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.19/1,679.40 = 708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.19x = 1,679.40 × 708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.19x = 1,189,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,787.72/1,120.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.13

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