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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.92, 1,678.56 and 541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.92, 1,678.56 and 541.84 is: 812.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.92 : 1,678.56 = 541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.92/1,678.56 = 541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.92x = 1,678.56 × 541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.92x = 909,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,510.95/1,118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.85

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