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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.72, 1,677.34 and 535.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.72, 1,677.34 and 535.29 is: 801.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.72 : 1,677.34 = 535.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.72/1,677.34 = 535.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.72x = 1,677.34 × 535.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.72x = 897,852.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,852.27/1,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.85

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