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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.68, 1,541.10 and 619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.68, 1,541.10 and 619.38 is: 854.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.68 : 1,541.10 = 619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.68/1,541.10 = 619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.68x = 1,541.10 × 619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.68x = 954,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,526.52/1,116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.79

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