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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.86, 1,548.24 and 679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.86, 1,548.24 and 679.80 is: 938.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.86 : 1,548.24 = 679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.86/1,548.24 = 679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.86x = 1,548.24 × 679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.86x = 1,052,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,490.15/1,121.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.17

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