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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116, 1,540.08 and 618.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116, 1,540.08 and 618.63 is: 853.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116 : 1,540.08 = 618.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116/1,540.08 = 618.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116x = 1,540.08 × 618.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116x = 952,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,739.69/1,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.71

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