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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.59, 1,680.27 and 688.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.59, 1,680.27 and 688.05 is: 1,031.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.59 : 1,680.27 = 688.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.59/1,680.27 = 688.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.59x = 1,680.27 × 688.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.59x = 1,156,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,109.77/1,120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.70

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