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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.34, 1,543.11 and 620.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.34, 1,543.11 and 620.90 is: 856.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.34 : 1,543.11 = 620.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.34/1,543.11 = 620.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.34x = 1,543.11 × 620.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.34x = 958,109.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,109.28/1,118.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.72

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