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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.16, 1,680.63 and 661.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.16, 1,680.63 and 661.16 is: 989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.16 : 1,680.63 = 661.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.16/1,680.63 = 661.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.16x = 1,680.63 × 661.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.16x = 1,111,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,156.93/1,123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.32

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