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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.06, 1,679.51 and 1,111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.06, 1,679.51 and 1,111.86 is: 1,655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.06 : 1,679.51 = 1,111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.06/1,679.51 = 1,111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.06x = 1,679.51 × 1,111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.06x = 1,867,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,379.99/1,128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.39

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