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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.32, 1,675.32 and 541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.32, 1,675.32 and 541.60 is: 811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.32 : 1,675.32 = 541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.32/1,675.32 = 541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.32x = 1,675.32 × 541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.32x = 907,353.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,353.31/1,118.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.35

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