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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.89, 1,548.36 and 679.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.89, 1,548.36 and 679.85 is: 938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.89 : 1,548.36 = 679.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.89/1,548.36 = 679.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.89x = 1,548.36 × 679.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.89x = 1,052,652.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,652.55/1,121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.28

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