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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117, 1,541.46 and 619.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117, 1,541.46 and 619.63 is: 855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117 : 1,541.46 = 619.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117/1,541.46 = 619.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117x = 1,541.46 × 619.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117x = 955,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,134.86/1,117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.09

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