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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.82, 1,547.82 and 679.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.82, 1,547.82 and 679.70 is: 937.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.82 : 1,547.82 = 679.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.82/1,547.82 = 679.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.82x = 1,547.82 × 679.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.82x = 1,052,045.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,045.51/1,121.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.80

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