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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.12, 1,544.49 and 677.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.12, 1,544.49 and 677.13 is: 934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.12 : 1,544.49 = 677.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.12/1,544.49 = 677.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.12x = 1,544.49 × 677.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.12x = 1,045,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,820.51/1,119.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.50

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