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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.99, 1,679.00 and 502.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.99, 1,679.00 and 502.86 is: 754.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.99 : 1,679.00 = 502.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.99/1,679.00 = 502.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.99x = 1,679.00 × 502.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.99x = 844,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,299.43/1,118.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.52

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