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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.16, 1,679.10 and 937.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.16, 1,679.10 and 937.08 is: 1,407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.16 : 1,679.10 = 937.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.16/1,679.10 = 937.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.16x = 1,679.10 × 937.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.16x = 1,573,451.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,451.03/1,118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.18

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