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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.53, 1,543.62 and 676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.53, 1,543.62 and 676.27 is: 933.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.53 : 1,543.62 = 676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.53/1,543.62 = 676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.53x = 1,543.62 × 676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.53x = 1,043,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,903.90/1,118.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.28

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