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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.35, 1,543.07 and 676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.35, 1,543.07 and 676.24 is: 933.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.35 : 1,543.07 = 676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.35/1,543.07 = 676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.35x = 1,543.07 × 676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.35x = 1,043,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,477.94/1,118.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.06

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