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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.04, 1,675.81 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.04, 1,675.81 and 525.36 is: 787.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.04 : 1,675.81 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.04/1,675.81 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.04x = 1,675.81 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.04x = 880,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,397.91/1,118.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.44

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