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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.02, 1,676.76 and 540.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.02, 1,676.76 and 540.76 is: 811.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.02 : 1,676.76 = 540.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.02/1,676.76 = 540.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.02x = 1,676.76 × 540.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.02x = 906,724.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,724.74/1,118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.01

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