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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.79, 2,069.56 and 1,121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.79, 2,069.56 and 1,121.82 is: 1,683.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.79 : 2,069.56 = 1,121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.79/2,069.56 = 1,121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.79x = 2,069.56 × 1,121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.79x = 2,321,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,670.99/1,378.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.84

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