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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.28, 1,542.88 and 670.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.28, 1,542.88 and 670.11 is: 924.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.28 : 1,542.88 = 670.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.28/1,542.88 = 670.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.28x = 1,542.88 × 670.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.28x = 1,033,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,899.32/1,118.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.54

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