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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.67, 1,548.09 and 679.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.67, 1,548.09 and 679.59 is: 937.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.67 : 1,548.09 = 679.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.67/1,548.09 = 679.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.67x = 1,548.09 × 679.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.67x = 1,052,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,066.48/1,121.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.95

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