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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.83, 1,541.32 and 619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.83, 1,541.32 and 619.52 is: 854.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.83 : 1,541.32 = 619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.83/1,541.32 = 619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.83x = 1,541.32 × 619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.83x = 954,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,869.31/1,116.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.98

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