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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.36, 1,679.38 and 754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.36, 1,679.38 and 754.28 is: 1,130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.36 : 1,679.38 = 754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.36/1,679.38 = 754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.36x = 1,679.38 × 754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.36x = 1,266,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,722.75/1,120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.64

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