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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.88, 1,676.70 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.88, 1,676.70 and 632.88 is: 948.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.88 : 1,676.70 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.88/1,676.70 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.88x = 1,676.70 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.88x = 1,061,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,149.90/1,118.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.40

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