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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.32, 1,673.82 and 540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.32, 1,673.82 and 540.60 is: 809.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.32 : 1,673.82 = 540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.32/1,673.82 = 540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.32x = 1,673.82 × 540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.32x = 904,867.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,867.09/1,117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.85

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