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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.68, 1,543.92 and 676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.68, 1,543.92 and 676.60 is: 933.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.68 : 1,543.92 = 676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.68/1,543.92 = 676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.68x = 1,543.92 × 676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.68x = 1,044,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,616.27/1,118.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.79

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