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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.50, 1,542.14 and 620.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.50, 1,542.14 and 620.21 is: 855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.50 : 1,542.14 = 620.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.50/1,542.14 = 620.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.50x = 1,542.14 × 620.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.50x = 956,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,442.94/1,117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.88

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