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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.18, 1,543.02 and 620.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.18, 1,543.02 and 620.82 is: 856.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.18 : 1,543.02 = 620.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.18/1,543.02 = 620.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.18x = 1,543.02 × 620.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.18x = 957,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,937.68/1,118.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.69

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