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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.36, 1,540.54 and 619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.36, 1,540.54 and 619 is: 854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.36 : 1,540.54 = 619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.36/1,540.54 = 619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.36x = 1,540.54 × 619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.36x = 953,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,594.26/1,116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.20

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