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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.86, 1,544.11 and 621.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.86, 1,544.11 and 621.55 is: 857.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.86 : 1,544.11 = 621.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.86/1,544.11 = 621.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.86x = 1,544.11 × 621.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.86x = 959,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,741.10/1,118.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.78

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