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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.80, 1,541.23 and 619.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.80, 1,541.23 and 619.46 is: 854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.80 : 1,541.23 = 619.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.80/1,541.23 = 619.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.80x = 1,541.23 × 619.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.80x = 954,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,735.53/1,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.88

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