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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.51, 1,543.52 and 621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.51, 1,543.52 and 621.14 is: 857.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.51 : 1,543.52 = 621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.51/1,543.52 = 621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.51x = 1,543.52 × 621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.51x = 958,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,742.01/1,118.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.16

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