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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.51, 1,543.57 and 621.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.51, 1,543.57 and 621.13 is: 857.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.51 : 1,543.57 = 621.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.51/1,543.57 = 621.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.51x = 1,543.57 × 621.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.51x = 958,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,750.69/1,118.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.17

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