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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.78, 1,544.04 and 819.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.78, 1,544.04 and 819.66 is: 1,130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.78 : 1,544.04 = 819.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.78/1,544.04 = 819.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.78x = 1,544.04 × 819.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.78x = 1,265,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,587.83/1,119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.21

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