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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.78, 1,678.97 and 534.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.78, 1,678.97 and 534.76 is: 801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.78 : 1,678.97 = 534.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.78/1,678.97 = 534.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.78x = 1,678.97 × 534.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.78x = 897,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,843.14/1,119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.80

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