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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.72, 1,677.14 and 541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.72, 1,677.14 and 541.38 is: 810.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.72 : 1,677.14 = 541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.72/1,677.14 = 541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.72x = 1,677.14 × 541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.72x = 907,970.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,970.05/1,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.89

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