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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.73, 1,679.58 and 534.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.73, 1,679.58 and 534.93 is: 801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.73 : 1,679.58 = 534.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.73/1,679.58 = 534.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.73x = 1,679.58 × 534.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.73x = 898,457.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,457.73/1,120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.68

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