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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.65, 1,543.60 and 621.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.65, 1,543.60 and 621.31 is: 857.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.65 : 1,543.60 = 621.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.65/1,543.60 = 621.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.65x = 1,543.60 × 621.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.65x = 959,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,054.12/1,118.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.33

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