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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.99, 1,541.39 and 619.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.99, 1,541.39 and 619.58 is: 854.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.99 : 1,541.39 = 619.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.99/1,541.39 = 619.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.99x = 1,541.39 × 619.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.99x = 955,011.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,011.32/1,116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.99

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