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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.23, 1,541.87 and 620.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.23, 1,541.87 and 620.02 is: 855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.23 : 1,541.87 = 620.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.23/1,541.87 = 620.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.23x = 1,541.87 × 620.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.23x = 955,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,990.24/1,117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.68

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