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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.42, 1,678.50 and 1,029.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.42, 1,678.50 and 1,029.09 is: 1,543.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.42 : 1,678.50 = 1,029.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.42/1,678.50 = 1,029.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.42x = 1,678.50 × 1,029.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.42x = 1,727,327.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,327.57/1,119.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.06

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