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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.59, 1,543.83 and 676.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.59, 1,543.83 and 676.55 is: 933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.59 : 1,543.83 = 676.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.59/1,543.83 = 676.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.59x = 1,543.83 × 676.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.59x = 1,044,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,478.19/1,118.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.75

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