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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.42, 1,680.63 and 610.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.42, 1,680.63 and 610.66 is: 915.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.42 : 1,680.63 = 610.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.42/1,680.63 = 610.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.42x = 1,680.63 × 610.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.42x = 1,026,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,293.52/1,120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.99

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