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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.68, 1,540.98 and 619.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.68, 1,540.98 and 619.31 is: 854.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.68 : 1,540.98 = 619.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.68/1,540.98 = 619.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.68x = 1,540.98 × 619.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.68x = 954,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,344.32/1,116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.63

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