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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.60, 1,547.96 and 679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.60, 1,547.96 and 679.76 is: 938.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.60 : 1,547.96 = 679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.60/1,547.96 = 679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.60x = 1,547.96 × 679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.60x = 1,052,241.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,241.29/1,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.16

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