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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.10, 1,543.42 and 839.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.10, 1,543.42 and 839.14 is: 1,158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.10 : 1,543.42 = 839.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.10/1,543.42 = 839.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.10x = 1,543.42 × 839.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.10x = 1,295,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,145.12/1,118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.34

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