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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.68, 1,675.50 and 540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.68, 1,675.50 and 540.52 is: 809.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.68 : 1,675.50 = 540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.68/1,675.50 = 540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.68x = 1,675.50 × 540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.68x = 905,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,641.26/1,118.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.56

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