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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.60, 1,541.76 and 651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.60, 1,541.76 and 651.76 is: 899.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.60 : 1,541.76 = 651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.60/1,541.76 = 651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.60x = 1,541.76 × 651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.60x = 1,004,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,857.50/1,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.12

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