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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.72, 1,542.40 and 620.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.72, 1,542.40 and 620.32 is: 856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.72 : 1,542.40 = 620.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.72/1,542.40 = 620.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.72x = 1,542.40 × 620.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.72x = 956,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,781.57/1,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.01

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