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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.76, 1,680.86 and 535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.76, 1,680.86 and 535.40 is: 802.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.76 : 1,680.86 = 535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.76/1,680.86 = 535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.76x = 1,680.86 × 535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.76x = 899,932.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,932.44/1,120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.97

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