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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.81, 1,543.96 and 621.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.81, 1,543.96 and 621.47 is: 857.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.81 : 1,543.96 = 621.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.81/1,543.96 = 621.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.81x = 1,543.96 × 621.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.81x = 959,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,529.46/1,118.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.63

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