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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.28, 1,540.55 and 618.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.28, 1,540.55 and 618.97 is: 854.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.28 : 1,540.55 = 618.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.28/1,540.55 = 618.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.28x = 1,540.55 × 618.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.28x = 953,554.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,554.23/1,116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.22

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