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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.15, 1,540.28 and 618.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.15, 1,540.28 and 618.79 is: 853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.15 : 1,540.28 = 618.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.15/1,540.28 = 618.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.15x = 1,540.28 × 618.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.15x = 953,107.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,107.83/1,116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.92

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