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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.95, 1,544.33 and 932.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.95, 1,544.33 and 932.14 is: 1,286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.95 : 1,544.33 = 932.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.95/1,544.33 = 932.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.95x = 1,544.33 × 932.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.95x = 1,439,536.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,536.03/1,118.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.51

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