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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.11, 1,540.12 and 618.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.11, 1,540.12 and 618.62 is: 853.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.11 : 1,540.12 = 618.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.11/1,540.12 = 618.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.11x = 1,540.12 × 618.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.11x = 952,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,752.50/1,116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.63

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