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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.54, 1,677.89 and 378.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.54, 1,677.89 and 378.11 is: 567.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.54 : 1,677.89 = 378.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.54/1,677.89 = 378.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.54x = 1,677.89 × 378.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.54x = 634,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,426.99/1,118.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.19

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