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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.13, 1,676.99 and 501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.13, 1,676.99 and 501.72 is: 752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.13 : 1,676.99 = 501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.13/1,676.99 = 501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.13x = 1,676.99 × 501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.13x = 841,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,376.91/1,118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.49

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