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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.54, 1,679.98 and 543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.54, 1,679.98 and 543 is: 814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.54 : 1,679.98 = 543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.54/1,679.98 = 543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.54x = 1,679.98 × 543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.54x = 912,229.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,229.14/1,120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.10

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