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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.70, 1,541.03 and 612.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.70, 1,541.03 and 612.56 is: 845.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.70 : 1,541.03 = 612.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.70/1,541.03 = 612.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.70x = 1,541.03 × 612.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.70x = 943,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,962.57/1,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.32

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