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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.42, 1,543.70 and 676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.42, 1,543.70 and 676.62 is: 933.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.42 : 1,543.70 = 676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.42/1,543.70 = 676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.42x = 1,543.70 × 676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.42x = 1,044,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,494.91/1,118.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.91

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