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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.14, 1,540.05 and 618.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.14, 1,540.05 and 618.76 is: 853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.14 : 1,540.05 = 618.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.14/1,540.05 = 618.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.14x = 1,540.05 × 618.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.14x = 952,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,921.34/1,116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.77

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