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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.22, 1,543.76 and 676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.22, 1,543.76 and 676.36 is: 932.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.22 : 1,543.76 = 676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.22/1,543.76 = 676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.22x = 1,543.76 × 676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.22x = 1,044,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,137.51/1,119.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.92

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