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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.75, 1,671.03 and 537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.75, 1,671.03 and 537.03 is: 805.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.75 : 1,671.03 = 537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.75/1,671.03 = 537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.75x = 1,671.03 × 537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.75x = 897,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,393.24/1,113.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.74

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