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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.40, 1,541.95 and 620.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.40, 1,541.95 and 620.03 is: 855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.40 : 1,541.95 = 620.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.40/1,541.95 = 620.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.40x = 1,541.95 × 620.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.40x = 956,050.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,050.21/1,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.60

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