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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.67, 1,543.85 and 621.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.67, 1,543.85 and 621.36 is: 857.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.67 : 1,543.85 = 621.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.67/1,543.85 = 621.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.67x = 1,543.85 × 621.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.67x = 959,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,283.53/1,118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.52

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