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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.47, 1,673.76 and 539.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.47, 1,673.76 and 539.13 is: 807.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.47 : 1,673.76 = 539.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.47/1,673.76 = 539.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.47x = 1,673.76 × 539.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.47x = 902,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,365.86/1,117.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.51

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