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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.80, 1,682.70 and 545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.80, 1,682.70 and 545.80 is: 818.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.80 : 1,682.70 = 545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.80/1,682.70 = 545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.80x = 1,682.70 × 545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.80x = 918,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,417.66/1,121.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.70

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