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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.48, 1,547.28 and 679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.48, 1,547.28 and 679.36 is: 937.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.48 : 1,547.28 = 679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.48/1,547.28 = 679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.48x = 1,547.28 × 679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.48x = 1,051,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,160.14/1,121.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.30

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