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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.78, 1,676.70 and 540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.78, 1,676.70 and 540.52 is: 810.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.78 : 1,676.70 = 540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.78/1,676.70 = 540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.78x = 1,676.70 × 540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.78x = 906,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,289.88/1,117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.79

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