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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.26, 1,543.29 and 621.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.26, 1,543.29 and 621.05 is: 857.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.26 : 1,543.29 = 621.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.26/1,543.29 = 621.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.26x = 1,543.29 × 621.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.26x = 958,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,460.25/1,118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.10

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