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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.24, 1,681.86 and 690.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.24, 1,681.86 and 690.92 is: 1,036.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.24 : 1,681.86 = 690.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.24/1,681.86 = 690.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.24x = 1,681.86 × 690.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.24x = 1,162,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,030.71/1,121.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.38

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