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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.64, 1,681.38 and 709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.64, 1,681.38 and 709.52 is: 1,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.64 : 1,681.38 = 709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.64/1,681.38 = 709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.64x = 1,681.38 × 709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.64x = 1,192,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,972.74/1,121.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.60

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