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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.32, 1,544.34 and 677.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.32, 1,544.34 and 677.23 is: 934.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.32 : 1,544.34 = 677.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.32/1,544.34 = 677.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.32x = 1,544.34 × 677.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.32x = 1,045,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,873.38/1,119.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.38

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