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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.44, 1,545.36 and 677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.44, 1,545.36 and 677.88 is: 934.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.44 : 1,545.36 = 677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.44/1,545.36 = 677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.44x = 1,545.36 × 677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.44x = 1,047,566.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,566.09/1,120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.96

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