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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.24, 1,675.92 and 539.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.24, 1,675.92 and 539.84 is: 809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.24 : 1,675.92 = 539.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.24/1,675.92 = 539.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.24x = 1,675.92 × 539.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.24x = 904,728.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,728.65/1,118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.06

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