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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.08, 1,548.61 and 679.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.08, 1,548.61 and 679.97 is: 938.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.08 : 1,548.61 = 679.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.08/1,548.61 = 679.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.08x = 1,548.61 × 679.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.08x = 1,053,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,004.94/1,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.44

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