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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.88, 1,544.12 and 676.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.88, 1,544.12 and 676.89 is: 934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.88 : 1,544.12 = 676.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.88/1,544.12 = 676.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.88x = 1,544.12 × 676.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.88x = 1,045,199.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,199.39/1,118.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.15

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