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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.18, 1,544.39 and 621.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.18, 1,544.39 and 621.82 is: 858.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.18 : 1,544.39 = 621.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.18/1,544.39 = 621.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.18x = 1,544.39 × 621.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.18x = 960,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,324.87/1,119.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.06

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