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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.47, 1,543.55 and 621.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.47, 1,543.55 and 621.11 is: 857.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.47 : 1,543.55 = 621.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.47/1,543.55 = 621.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.47x = 1,543.55 × 621.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.47x = 958,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,717.06/1,118.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.17

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