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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.42, 1,678.86 and 534.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.42, 1,678.86 and 534.06 is: 800.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.42 : 1,678.86 = 534.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.42/1,678.86 = 534.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.42x = 1,678.86 × 534.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.42x = 896,611.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,611.97/1,119.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.96

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