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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.47, 1,542.13 and 651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.47, 1,542.13 and 651.72 is: 899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.47 : 1,542.13 = 651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.47/1,542.13 = 651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.47x = 1,542.13 × 651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.47x = 1,005,035.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,035.86/1,117.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.38

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