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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.42, 1,544.80 and 622.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.42, 1,544.80 and 622.04 is: 858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.42 : 1,544.80 = 622.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.42/1,544.80 = 622.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.42x = 1,544.80 × 622.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.42x = 960,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,927.39/1,119.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.42

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