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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.91, 1,541.21 and 619.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.91, 1,541.21 and 619.42 is: 854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.91 : 1,541.21 = 619.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.91/1,541.21 = 619.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.91x = 1,541.21 × 619.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.91x = 954,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,658.75/1,116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.73

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