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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.69, 1,542.44 and 620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.69, 1,542.44 and 620.34 is: 856.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.69 : 1,542.44 = 620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.69/1,542.44 = 620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.69x = 1,542.44 × 620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.69x = 956,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,830.67/1,117.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.08

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