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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.34, 1,677.29 and 562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.34, 1,677.29 and 562.90 is: 844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.34 : 1,677.29 = 562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.34/1,677.29 = 562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.34x = 1,677.29 × 562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.34x = 944,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,135.34/1,118.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.23

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