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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.64, 1,675.38 and 540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.64, 1,675.38 and 540.92 is: 810.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.64 : 1,675.38 = 540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.64/1,675.38 = 540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.64x = 1,675.38 × 540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.64x = 906,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,246.55/1,117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.86

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