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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.90, 1,542.52 and 620.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.90, 1,542.52 and 620.53 is: 856.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.90 : 1,542.52 = 620.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.90/1,542.52 = 620.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.90x = 1,542.52 × 620.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.90x = 957,177.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,177.63/1,117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.23

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