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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.64, 1,674.72 and 684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.64, 1,674.72 and 684.48 is: 1,024.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.64 : 1,674.72 = 684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.64/1,674.72 = 684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.64x = 1,674.72 × 684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.64x = 1,146,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,312.35/1,118.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.74

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