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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.89, 1,545.56 and 677.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.89, 1,545.56 and 677.78 is: 935.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.89 : 1,545.56 = 677.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.89/1,545.56 = 677.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.89x = 1,545.56 × 677.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.89x = 1,047,538.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,538.54/1,119.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.40

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