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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.25, 1,680.71 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.25, 1,680.71 and 452.80 is: 679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.25 : 1,680.71 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.25/1,680.71 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.25x = 1,680.71 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.25x = 761,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,025.49/1,120.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.34

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