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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.80, 1,542.45 and 620.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.80, 1,542.45 and 620.31 is: 855.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.80 : 1,542.45 = 620.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.80/1,542.45 = 620.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.80x = 1,542.45 × 620.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.80x = 956,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,797.16/1,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.96

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