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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.38, 1,543.56 and 1,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.38, 1,543.56 and 1,069.18 is: 1,475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.38 : 1,543.56 = 1,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.38/1,543.56 = 1,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.38x = 1,543.56 × 1,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.38x = 1,650,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,343.48/1,118.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.66

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