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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.42, 1,544.67 and 677.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.42, 1,544.67 and 677.43 is: 934.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.42 : 1,544.67 = 677.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.42/1,544.67 = 677.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.42x = 1,544.67 × 677.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.42x = 1,046,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,405.80/1,119.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.77

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