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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.69, 1,543.86 and 621.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.69, 1,543.86 and 621.38 is: 857.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.69 : 1,543.86 = 621.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.69/1,543.86 = 621.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.69x = 1,543.86 × 621.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.69x = 959,320.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,320.62/1,118.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.54

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