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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.95, 1,542.75 and 620.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.95, 1,542.75 and 620.56 is: 856.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.95 : 1,542.75 = 620.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.95/1,542.75 = 620.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.95x = 1,542.75 × 620.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.95x = 957,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,368.54/1,117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.36

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