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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.08, 1,543.02 and 620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.08, 1,543.02 and 620.80 is: 856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.08 : 1,543.02 = 620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.08/1,543.02 = 620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.08x = 1,543.02 × 620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.08x = 957,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,906.82/1,118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.74

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