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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.79, 1,542.53 and 620.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.79, 1,542.53 and 620.41 is: 856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.79 : 1,542.53 = 620.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.79/1,542.53 = 620.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.79x = 1,542.53 × 620.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.79x = 956,993.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,993.32/1,117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.15

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