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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.63, 1,548.97 and 680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.63, 1,548.97 and 680.44 is: 938.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.63 : 1,548.97 = 680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.63/1,548.97 = 680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.63x = 1,548.97 × 680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.63x = 1,053,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,981.15/1,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.85

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