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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.07, 1,544.32 and 621.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.07, 1,544.32 and 621.71 is: 857.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.07 : 1,544.32 = 621.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.07/1,544.32 = 621.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.07x = 1,544.32 × 621.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.07x = 960,118.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,118.03/1,119.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.96

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