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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.14, 1,505.62 and 618.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.14, 1,505.62 and 618.89 is: 853.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.14 : 1,505.62 = 618.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.14/1,505.62 = 618.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.14x = 1,505.62 × 618.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.14x = 931,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,805.63/1,091.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.97

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