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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.71, 1,551.56 and 682.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.71, 1,551.56 and 682.21 is: 941.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.71 : 1,551.56 = 682.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.71/1,551.56 = 682.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.71x = 1,551.56 × 682.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.71x = 1,058,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,482.46/1,123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.95

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