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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.95, 1,541.42 and 612.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.95, 1,541.42 and 612.83 is: 845.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.95 : 1,541.42 = 612.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.95/1,541.42 = 612.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.95x = 1,541.42 × 612.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.95x = 944,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,636.80/1,116.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.73

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