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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.97, 1,673.01 and 538.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.97, 1,673.01 and 538.63 is: 806.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.97 : 1,673.01 = 538.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.97/1,673.01 = 538.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.97x = 1,673.01 × 538.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.97x = 901,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,133.38/1,116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.77

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