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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.78, 1,682.67 and 635.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.78, 1,682.67 and 635.30 is: 952.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.78 : 1,682.67 = 635.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.78/1,682.67 = 635.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.78x = 1,682.67 × 635.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.78x = 1,069,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,000.25/1,121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.95

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