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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.46, 1,679.13 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.46, 1,679.13 and 534.88 is: 802.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.46 : 1,679.13 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.46/1,679.13 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.46x = 1,679.13 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.46x = 898,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,130.43/1,119.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.29

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