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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.42, 1,541.94 and 620.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.42, 1,541.94 and 620.02 is: 855.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.42 : 1,541.94 = 620.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.42/1,541.94 = 620.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.42x = 1,541.94 × 620.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.42x = 956,033.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,033.64/1,117.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.57

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