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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.85, 1,541.13 and 619.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.85, 1,541.13 and 619.48 is: 854.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.85 : 1,541.13 = 619.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.85/1,541.13 = 619.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.85x = 1,541.13 × 619.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.85x = 954,699.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,699.21/1,116.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.81

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