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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.41, 1,541.90 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.41, 1,541.90 and 619.92 is: 855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.41 : 1,541.90 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.41/1,541.90 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.41x = 1,541.90 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.41x = 955,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,854.65/1,117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.42

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