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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.40, 1,543.37 and 621.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.40, 1,543.37 and 621.06 is: 857.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.40 : 1,543.37 = 621.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.40/1,543.37 = 621.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.40x = 1,543.37 × 621.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.40x = 958,526.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,526.92/1,118.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.05

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