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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.34, 1,541.86 and 619.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.34, 1,541.86 and 619.97 is: 855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.34 : 1,541.86 = 619.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.34/1,541.86 = 619.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.34x = 1,541.86 × 619.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.34x = 955,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,906.94/1,117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.52

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