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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.78, 1,681.18 and 633.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.78, 1,681.18 and 633.80 is: 950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.78 : 1,681.18 = 633.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.78/1,681.18 = 633.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.78x = 1,681.18 × 633.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.78x = 1,065,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,531.88/1,120.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.71

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