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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.89, 1,541.30 and 619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.89, 1,541.30 and 619.50 is: 854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.89 : 1,541.30 = 619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.89/1,541.30 = 619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.89x = 1,541.30 × 619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.89x = 954,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,832.25/1,116.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.91

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