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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.52, 1,543.41 and 621.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.52, 1,543.41 and 621.09 is: 857.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.52 : 1,543.41 = 621.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.52/1,543.41 = 621.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.52x = 1,543.41 × 621.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.52x = 958,596.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,596.52/1,118.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.02

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