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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.18, 1,543.05 and 620.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.18, 1,543.05 and 620.83 is: 856.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.18 : 1,543.05 = 620.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.18/1,543.05 = 620.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.18x = 1,543.05 × 620.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.18x = 957,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,971.73/1,118.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.72

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