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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.08, 1,675.52 and 540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.08, 1,675.52 and 540.16 is: 809.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.08 : 1,675.52 = 540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.08/1,675.52 = 540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.08x = 1,675.52 × 540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.08x = 905,048.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,048.88/1,118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.47

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