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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.65, 1,541.22 and 675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.65, 1,541.22 and 675.30 is: 931.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.65 : 1,541.22 = 675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.65/1,541.22 = 675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.65x = 1,541.22 × 675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.65x = 1,040,785.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,785.87/1,117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.23

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