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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.66, 1,678.69 and 526.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.66, 1,678.69 and 526.47 is: 789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.66 : 1,678.69 = 526.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.66/1,678.69 = 526.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.66x = 1,678.69 × 526.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.66x = 883,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,774.29/1,119.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.33

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