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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.87, 1,541.22 and 619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.87, 1,541.22 and 619.52 is: 854.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.87 : 1,541.22 = 619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.87/1,541.22 = 619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.87x = 1,541.22 × 619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.87x = 954,808.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,808.91/1,116.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.90

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