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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.15, 1,679.70 and 687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.15, 1,679.70 and 687.80 is: 1,030.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.15 : 1,679.70 = 687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.15/1,679.70 = 687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.15x = 1,679.70 × 687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.15x = 1,155,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,297.66/1,121.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.46

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