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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.22, 1,679.70 and 632.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.22, 1,679.70 and 632.82 is: 948.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.22 : 1,679.70 = 632.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.22/1,679.70 = 632.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.22x = 1,679.70 × 632.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.22x = 1,062,947.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,947.75/1,121.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.03

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