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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.30, 1,543.28 and 676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.30, 1,543.28 and 676.12 is: 933.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.30 : 1,543.28 = 676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.30/1,543.28 = 676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.30x = 1,543.28 × 676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.30x = 1,043,442.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,442.47/1,118.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.06

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