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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.37, 1,541.99 and 675.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.37, 1,541.99 and 675.16 is: 931.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.37 : 1,541.99 = 675.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.37/1,541.99 = 675.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.37x = 1,541.99 × 675.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.37x = 1,041,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,089.97/1,117.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.73

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