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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.72, 1,549.36 and 680.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.72, 1,549.36 and 680.31 is: 938.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.72 : 1,549.36 = 680.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.72/1,549.36 = 680.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.72x = 1,549.36 × 680.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.72x = 1,054,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,045.10/1,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.83

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