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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.79, 1,543.46 and 835.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.79, 1,543.46 and 835.29 is: 1,152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.79 : 1,543.46 = 835.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.79/1,543.46 = 835.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.79x = 1,543.46 × 835.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.79x = 1,289,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,232.53/1,118.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.35

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