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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.11, 1,676.09 and 532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.11, 1,676.09 and 532.11 is: 797.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.11 : 1,676.09 = 532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.11/1,676.09 = 532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.11x = 1,676.09 × 532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.11x = 891,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,864.25/1,118.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.65

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