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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.31, 1,674.48 and 531.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.31, 1,674.48 and 531.37 is: 797.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.31 : 1,674.48 = 531.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.31/1,674.48 = 531.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.31x = 1,674.48 × 531.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.31x = 889,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,770.53/1,116.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.06

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