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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.58, 1,671.74 and 1,031.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.58, 1,671.74 and 1,031.01 is: 1,540.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.58 : 1,671.74 = 1,031.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.58/1,671.74 = 1,031.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.58x = 1,671.74 × 1,031.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.58x = 1,723,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,575.50/1,118.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.86

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