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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.75, 1,683.68 and 792.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.75, 1,683.68 and 792.43 is: 1,190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.75 : 1,683.68 = 792.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.75/1,683.68 = 792.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.75x = 1,683.68 × 792.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.75x = 1,334,190.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,190.37/1,120.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.45

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