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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.42, 1,540.76 and 619.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.42, 1,540.76 and 619.16 is: 854.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.42 : 1,540.76 = 619.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.42/1,540.76 = 619.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.42x = 1,540.76 × 619.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.42x = 953,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,970.94/1,116.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.49

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