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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.40, 1,549 and 680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.40, 1,549 and 680.32 is: 938.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.40 : 1,549 = 680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.40/1,549 = 680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.40x = 1,549 × 680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.40x = 1,053,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,815.68/1,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.89

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