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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.66, 1,674.99 and 539.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.66, 1,674.99 and 539.13 is: 808.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.66 : 1,674.99 = 539.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.66/1,674.99 = 539.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.66x = 1,674.99 × 539.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.66x = 903,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,037.36/1,116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.70

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