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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.70, 1,543.86 and 621.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.70, 1,543.86 and 621.39 is: 857.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.70 : 1,543.86 = 621.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.70/1,543.86 = 621.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.70x = 1,543.86 × 621.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.70x = 959,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,339.17/1,118.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.55

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