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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.46, 1,542.02 and 620.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.46, 1,542.02 and 620.07 is: 855.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.46 : 1,542.02 = 620.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.46/1,542.02 = 620.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.46x = 1,542.02 × 620.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.46x = 956,159.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,159.73/1,117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.66

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