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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.36, 1,543.22 and 620.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.36, 1,543.22 and 620.97 is: 856.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.36 : 1,543.22 = 620.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.36/1,543.22 = 620.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.36x = 1,543.22 × 620.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.36x = 958,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,290.22/1,118.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.87

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