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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.07, 1,542.08 and 669.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.07, 1,542.08 and 669.15 is: 923.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.07 : 1,542.08 = 669.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.07/1,542.08 = 669.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.07x = 1,542.08 × 669.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.07x = 1,031,879.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,879.49/1,117.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.74

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