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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.82, 1,542.58 and 620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.82, 1,542.58 and 620.48 is: 856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.82 : 1,542.58 = 620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.82/1,542.58 = 620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.82x = 1,542.58 × 620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.82x = 957,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,140.04/1,117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.26

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