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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.37, 1,543.30 and 621.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.37, 1,543.30 and 621.01 is: 856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.37 : 1,543.30 = 621.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.37/1,543.30 = 621.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.37x = 1,543.30 × 621.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.37x = 958,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,399.32/1,118.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.96

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