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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.76, 1,682.64 and 634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.76, 1,682.64 and 634.80 is: 952.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.76 : 1,682.64 = 634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.76/1,682.64 = 634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.76x = 1,682.64 × 634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.76x = 1,068,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,139.87/1,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.20

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