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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.12, 1,541.78 and 619.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.12, 1,541.78 and 619.87 is: 855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.12 : 1,541.78 = 619.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.12/1,541.78 = 619.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.12x = 1,541.78 × 619.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.12x = 955,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,692.36/1,117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.50

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