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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.72, 1,540.98 and 619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.72, 1,540.98 and 619.38 is: 854.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.72 : 1,540.98 = 619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.72/1,540.98 = 619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.72x = 1,540.98 × 619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.72x = 954,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,452.19/1,116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.69

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