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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.20, 1,541.59 and 619.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.20, 1,541.59 and 619.84 is: 855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.20 : 1,541.59 = 619.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.20/1,541.59 = 619.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.20x = 1,541.59 × 619.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.20x = 955,539.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,539.15/1,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.30

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