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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.68, 1,715.70 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.68, 1,715.70 and 679.52 is: 1,021.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.68 : 1,715.70 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.68/1,715.70 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.68x = 1,715.70 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.68x = 1,165,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,852.46/1,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.17

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