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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.42, 1,544.55 and 677.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.42, 1,544.55 and 677.58 is: 934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.42 : 1,544.55 = 677.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.42/1,544.55 = 677.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.42x = 1,544.55 × 677.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.42x = 1,046,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,556.19/1,119.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.91

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