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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.64, 1,543.73 and 676.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.64, 1,543.73 and 676.42 is: 933.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.64 : 1,543.73 = 676.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.64/1,543.73 = 676.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.64x = 1,543.73 × 676.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.64x = 1,044,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,202.61/1,118.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.45

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