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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.15, 1,547.40 and 679.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.15, 1,547.40 and 679.29 is: 937.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.15 : 1,547.40 = 679.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.15/1,547.40 = 679.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.15x = 1,547.40 × 679.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.15x = 1,051,143.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,143.15/1,121.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.56

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