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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.28, 1,677.48 and 631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.28, 1,677.48 and 631.74 is: 947.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.28 : 1,677.48 = 631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.28/1,677.48 = 631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.28x = 1,677.48 × 631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.28x = 1,059,731.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,731.22/1,118.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.64

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