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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.92, 1,542.62 and 620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.92, 1,542.62 and 620.44 is: 856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.92 : 1,542.62 = 620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.92/1,542.62 = 620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.92x = 1,542.62 × 620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.92x = 957,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,103.15/1,117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.15

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