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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.59, 1,547.94 and 679.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.59, 1,547.94 and 679.49 is: 937.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.59 : 1,547.94 = 679.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.59/1,547.94 = 679.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.59x = 1,547.94 × 679.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.59x = 1,051,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,809.75/1,121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.78

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