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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.78, 1,541.06 and 674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.78, 1,541.06 and 674.52 is: 930.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.78 : 1,541.06 = 674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.78/1,541.06 = 674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.78x = 1,541.06 × 674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.78x = 1,039,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,475.79/1,116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.78

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