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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.76, 1,677.53 and 631.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.76, 1,677.53 and 631.33 is: 945.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.76 : 1,677.53 = 631.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.76/1,677.53 = 631.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.76x = 1,677.53 × 631.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.76x = 1,059,071.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,071.86/1,119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.80

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