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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.41, 1,541.81 and 675.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.41, 1,541.81 and 675.34 is: 931.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.41 : 1,541.81 = 675.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.41/1,541.81 = 675.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.41x = 1,541.81 × 675.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.41x = 1,041,238.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,238.73/1,117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.83

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