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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.92, 1,680.42 and 535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.92, 1,680.42 and 535.60 is: 802.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.92 : 1,680.42 = 535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.92/1,680.42 = 535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.92x = 1,680.42 × 535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.92x = 900,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,032.95/1,120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.94

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