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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.46, 1,679.96 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.46, 1,679.96 and 535.14 is: 802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.46 : 1,679.96 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.46/1,679.96 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.46x = 1,679.96 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.46x = 899,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,013.79/1,120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.36

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