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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.84, 1,681.50 and 632.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.84, 1,681.50 and 632.92 is: 949.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.84 : 1,681.50 = 632.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.84/1,681.50 = 632.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.84x = 1,681.50 × 632.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.84x = 1,064,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,254.98/1,120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.52

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