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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.06, 1,541.61 and 619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.06, 1,541.61 and 619.72 is: 855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.06 : 1,541.61 = 619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.06/1,541.61 = 619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.06x = 1,541.61 × 619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.06x = 955,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,366.55/1,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.25

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