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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.06, 1,678.71 and 541.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.06, 1,678.71 and 541.50 is: 812.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.06 : 1,678.71 = 541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.06/1,678.71 = 541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.06x = 1,678.71 × 541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.06x = 909,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,021.47/1,119.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.31

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