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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.53, 1,678.14 and 754.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.53, 1,678.14 and 754.43 is: 1,130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.53 : 1,678.14 = 754.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.53/1,678.14 = 754.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.53x = 1,678.14 × 754.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.53x = 1,266,030.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,030.77/1,119.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.86

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