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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.10, 1,677.17 and 533.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.10, 1,677.17 and 533.17 is: 799.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.10 : 1,677.17 = 533.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.10/1,677.17 = 533.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.10x = 1,677.17 × 533.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.10x = 894,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,216.73/1,118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.76

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