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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.78, 1,671.48 and 537.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.78, 1,671.48 and 537.06 is: 805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.78 : 1,671.48 = 537.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.78/1,671.48 = 537.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.78x = 1,671.48 × 537.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.78x = 897,685.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,685.05/1,113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.98

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