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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.54, 1,675.37 and 540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.54, 1,675.37 and 540.20 is: 809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.54 : 1,675.37 = 540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.54/1,675.37 = 540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.54x = 1,675.37 × 540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.54x = 905,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,023.80/1,118.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.12

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