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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.19, 1,544.54 and 621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.19, 1,544.54 and 621.88 is: 858.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.19 : 1,544.54 = 621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.19/1,544.54 = 621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.19x = 1,544.54 × 621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.19x = 960,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,518.54/1,119.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.23

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