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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.06, 1,544.23 and 621.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.06, 1,544.23 and 621.67 is: 857.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.06 : 1,544.23 = 621.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.06/1,544.23 = 621.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.06x = 1,544.23 × 621.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.06x = 959,990.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,990.63/1,119.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.86

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