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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.70, 1,542.29 and 620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.70, 1,542.29 and 620.34 is: 855.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.70 : 1,542.29 = 620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.70/1,542.29 = 620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.70x = 1,542.29 × 620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.70x = 956,741.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,741.08/1,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.99

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