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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.40, 1,541.60 and 675.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.40, 1,541.60 and 675.14 is: 931.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.40 : 1,541.60 = 675.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.40/1,541.60 = 675.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.40x = 1,541.60 × 675.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.40x = 1,040,784.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,784.74/1,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.44

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