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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.80, 1,673.52 and 682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.80, 1,673.52 and 682.88 is: 1,023.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.80 : 1,673.52 = 682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.80/1,673.52 = 682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.80x = 1,673.52 × 682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.80x = 1,142,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,813.34/1,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.29

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