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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.92, 1,541.92 and 675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.92, 1,541.92 and 675.04 is: 931.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.92 : 1,541.92 = 675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.92/1,541.92 = 675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.92x = 1,541.92 × 675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.92x = 1,040,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,857.68/1,117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.07

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