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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.34, 1,675.08 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.34, 1,675.08 and 540 is: 808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.34 : 1,675.08 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.34/1,675.08 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.34x = 1,675.08 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.34x = 904,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,543.20/1,118.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.83

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