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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.03, 1,540.01 and 618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.03, 1,540.01 and 618.66 is: 853.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.03 : 1,540.01 = 618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.03/1,540.01 = 618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.03x = 1,540.01 × 618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.03x = 952,739.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,739.49/1,116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.69

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