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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.50, 1,543.52 and 621.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.50, 1,543.52 and 621.21 is: 857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.50 : 1,543.52 = 621.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.50/1,543.52 = 621.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.50x = 1,543.52 × 621.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.50x = 958,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,850.06/1,118.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.26

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