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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.07, 1,549.76 and 680.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.07, 1,549.76 and 680.85 is: 939.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.07 : 1,549.76 = 680.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.07/1,549.76 = 680.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.07x = 1,549.76 × 680.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.07x = 1,055,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,150.69/1,123.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.53

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