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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.57, 1,543.38 and 676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.57, 1,543.38 and 676.38 is: 933.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.57 : 1,543.38 = 676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.57/1,543.38 = 676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.57x = 1,543.38 × 676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.57x = 1,043,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,911.36/1,118.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.26

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