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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.39, 1,543.27 and 621.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.39, 1,543.27 and 621.02 is: 856.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.39 : 1,543.27 = 621.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.39/1,543.27 = 621.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.39x = 1,543.27 × 621.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.39x = 958,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,401.54/1,118.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.95

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