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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.12, 1,505.81 and 618.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.12, 1,505.81 and 618.94 is: 854.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.12 : 1,505.81 = 618.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.12/1,505.81 = 618.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.12x = 1,505.81 × 618.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.12x = 931,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,998.51/1,091.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.17

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