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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.26, 1,548.72 and 679.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.26, 1,548.72 and 679.86 is: 938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.26 : 1,548.72 = 679.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.26/1,548.72 = 679.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.26x = 1,548.72 × 679.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.26x = 1,052,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,912.78/1,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.21

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