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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.88, 1,679.74 and 534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.88, 1,679.74 and 534.45 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.88 : 1,679.74 = 534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.88/1,679.74 = 534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.88x = 1,679.74 × 534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.88x = 897,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,737.04/1,119.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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