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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.50, 1,542.15 and 651.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.50, 1,542.15 and 651.66 is: 899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.50 : 1,542.15 = 651.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.50/1,542.15 = 651.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.50x = 1,542.15 × 651.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.50x = 1,004,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,957.47/1,117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.29

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