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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.62, 1,547.94 and 679.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.62, 1,547.94 and 679.63 is: 937.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.62 : 1,547.94 = 679.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.62/1,547.94 = 679.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.62x = 1,547.94 × 679.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.62x = 1,052,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,026.46/1,121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.95

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