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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.96, 1,541.40 and 619.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.96, 1,541.40 and 619.62 is: 855.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.96 : 1,541.40 = 619.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.96/1,541.40 = 619.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.96x = 1,541.40 × 619.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.96x = 955,082.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,082.27/1,116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.07

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