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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.35, 1,544.47 and 677.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.35, 1,544.47 and 677.27 is: 934.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.35 : 1,544.47 = 677.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.35/1,544.47 = 677.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.35x = 1,544.47 × 677.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.35x = 1,046,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,023.20/1,119.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.49

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