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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.72, 1,543.80 and 676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.72, 1,543.80 and 676.36 is: 933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.72 : 1,543.80 = 676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.72/1,543.80 = 676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.72x = 1,543.80 × 676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.72x = 1,044,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,164.57/1,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.36

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