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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.76, 1,682.82 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.76, 1,682.82 and 637.92 is: 956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.76 : 1,682.82 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.76/1,682.82 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.76x = 1,682.82 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.76x = 1,073,504.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,504.53/1,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.98

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