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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.14, 1,541.48 and 675.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.14, 1,541.48 and 675.06 is: 931.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.14 : 1,541.48 = 675.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.14/1,541.48 = 675.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.14x = 1,541.48 × 675.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.14x = 1,040,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,588.11/1,117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.48

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