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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.12, 1,543.11 and 676.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.12, 1,543.11 and 676.13 is: 933.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.12 : 1,543.11 = 676.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.12/1,543.11 = 676.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.12x = 1,543.11 × 676.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.12x = 1,043,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,342.96/1,118.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.12

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