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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.21, 1,544.51 and 621.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.21, 1,544.51 and 621.93 is: 858.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.21 : 1,544.51 = 621.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.21/1,544.51 = 621.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.21x = 1,544.51 × 621.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.21x = 960,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,573.99/1,119.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.26

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