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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.08, 1,542.88 and 620.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.08, 1,542.88 and 620.69 is: 856.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.08 : 1,542.88 = 620.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.08/1,542.88 = 620.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.08x = 1,542.88 × 620.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.08x = 957,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,650.19/1,118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.51

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