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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.38, 1,540.67 and 619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.38, 1,540.67 and 619.04 is: 854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.38 : 1,540.67 = 619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.38/1,540.67 = 619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.38x = 1,540.67 × 619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.38x = 953,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,740.60/1,116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.31

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