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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.40, 1,541.38 and 675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.40, 1,541.38 and 675.08 is: 931.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.40 : 1,541.38 = 675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.40/1,541.38 = 675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.40x = 1,541.38 × 675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.40x = 1,040,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,554.81/1,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.23

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