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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.63, 1,543.77 and 621.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.63, 1,543.77 and 621.29 is: 857.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.63 : 1,543.77 = 621.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.63/1,543.77 = 621.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.63x = 1,543.77 × 621.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.63x = 959,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,132.72/1,118.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.42

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