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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.65, 1,547.71 and 679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.65, 1,547.71 and 679.60 is: 937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.65 : 1,547.71 = 679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.65/1,547.71 = 679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.65x = 1,547.71 × 679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.65x = 1,051,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,823.72/1,121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.75

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