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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.22, 1,676.64 and 540.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.22, 1,676.64 and 540.50 is: 811.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.22 : 1,676.64 = 540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.22/1,676.64 = 540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.22x = 1,676.64 × 540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.22x = 906,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,223.92/1,117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.14

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