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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.97, 1,544.20 and 621.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.97, 1,544.20 and 621.63 is: 857.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.97 : 1,544.20 = 621.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.97/1,544.20 = 621.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.97x = 1,544.20 × 621.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.97x = 959,919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,919.49/1,118.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.86

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