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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.51, 1,547.55 and 679.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.51, 1,547.55 and 679.47 is: 937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.51 : 1,547.55 = 679.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.51/1,547.55 = 679.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.51x = 1,547.55 × 679.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.51x = 1,051,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,513.80/1,121.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.59

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