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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.41, 1,544.81 and 622.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.41, 1,544.81 and 622.10 is: 858.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.41 : 1,544.81 = 622.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.41/1,544.81 = 622.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.41x = 1,544.81 × 622.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.41x = 961,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,026.30/1,119.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.51

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