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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.36, 1,690.92 and 542.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.36, 1,690.92 and 542.18 is: 813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.36 : 1,690.92 = 542.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.36/1,690.92 = 542.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.36x = 1,690.92 × 542.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.36x = 916,783.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,783.01/1,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.21

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