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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.52, 1,675.34 and 532.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.52, 1,675.34 and 532.19 is: 797.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.52 : 1,675.34 = 532.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.52/1,675.34 = 532.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.52x = 1,675.34 × 532.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.52x = 891,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,596.53/1,117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.83

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