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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.10, 1,542.72 and 941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.10, 1,542.72 and 941.76 is: 1,299.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.10 : 1,542.72 = 941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.10/1,542.72 = 941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.10x = 1,542.72 × 941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.10x = 1,452,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,871.99/1,118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.41

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