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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.48, 1,542.12 and 620.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.48, 1,542.12 and 620.19 is: 855.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.48 : 1,542.12 = 620.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.48/1,542.12 = 620.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.48x = 1,542.12 × 620.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.48x = 956,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,404.23/1,117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.86

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