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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.47, 1,541.79 and 697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.47, 1,541.79 and 697.62 is: 962.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.47 : 1,541.79 = 697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.47/1,541.79 = 697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.47x = 1,541.79 × 697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.47x = 1,075,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,583.54/1,117.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.52

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