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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.76, 1,678.04 and 534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.76, 1,678.04 and 534.28 is: 800.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.76 : 1,678.04 = 534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.76/1,678.04 = 534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.76x = 1,678.04 × 534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.76x = 896,536.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,536.34/1,119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.65

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