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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.74, 1,541.08 and 619.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.74, 1,541.08 and 619.37 is: 854.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.74 : 1,541.08 = 619.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.74/1,541.08 = 619.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.74x = 1,541.08 × 619.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.74x = 954,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,501.02/1,116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.72

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