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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.36, 1,675.92 and 1,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.36, 1,675.92 and 1,002.80 is: 1,502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.36 : 1,675.92 = 1,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.36/1,675.92 = 1,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.36x = 1,675.92 × 1,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.36x = 1,680,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,612.58/1,118.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.75

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