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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.13, 1,547.16 and 679.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.13, 1,547.16 and 679.03 is: 937.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.13 : 1,547.16 = 679.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.13/1,547.16 = 679.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.13x = 1,547.16 × 679.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.13x = 1,050,568.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,568.05/1,121.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.06

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