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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.44, 1,542.20 and 651.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.44, 1,542.20 and 651.69 is: 899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.44 : 1,542.20 = 651.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.44/1,542.20 = 651.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.44x = 1,542.20 × 651.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.44x = 1,005,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,033.06/1,117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.41

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