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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.15, 1,543.81 and 676.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.15, 1,543.81 and 676.82 is: 934.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.15 : 1,543.81 = 676.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.15/1,543.81 = 676.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.15x = 1,543.81 × 676.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.15x = 1,044,883.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,883.65/1,118.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.48

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