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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.34, 1,544.50 and 621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.34, 1,544.50 and 621.96 is: 858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.34 : 1,544.50 = 621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.34/1,544.50 = 621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.34x = 1,544.50 × 621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.34x = 960,620.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,620.89/1,119.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.21

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