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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.76, 1,547.51 and 679.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.76, 1,547.51 and 679.59 is: 937.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.76 : 1,547.51 = 679.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.76/1,547.51 = 679.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.76x = 1,547.51 × 679.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.76x = 1,051,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,668.92/1,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.52

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