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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.65, 1,679.39 and 535.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.65, 1,679.39 and 535.18 is: 802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.65 : 1,679.39 = 535.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.65/1,679.39 = 535.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.65x = 1,679.39 × 535.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.65x = 898,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,775.94/1,120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.01

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