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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.67, 1,677.90 and 755.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.67, 1,677.90 and 755.79 is: 1,133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.67 : 1,677.90 = 755.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.67/1,677.90 = 755.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.67x = 1,677.90 × 755.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.67x = 1,268,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,140.04/1,118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.61

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