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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.44, 1,548.73 and 680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.44, 1,548.73 and 680.25 is: 938.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.44 : 1,548.73 = 680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.44/1,548.73 = 680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.44x = 1,548.73 × 680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.44x = 1,053,523.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,523.58/1,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.60

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