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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.09, 1,547.24 and 679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.09, 1,547.24 and 679.14 is: 937.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.09 : 1,547.24 = 679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.09/1,547.24 = 679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.09x = 1,547.24 × 679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.09x = 1,050,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,792.57/1,121.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.30

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