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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.46, 1,680.93 and 544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.46, 1,680.93 and 544.74 is: 816.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.46 : 1,680.93 = 544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.46/1,680.93 = 544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.46x = 1,680.93 × 544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.46x = 915,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,669.81/1,121.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.50

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