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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.32, 1,519.79 and 622.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.32, 1,519.79 and 622.73 is: 859.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.32 : 1,519.79 = 622.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.32/1,519.79 = 622.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.32x = 1,519.79 × 622.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.32x = 946,418.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,418.83/1,101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.35

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