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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.42, 1,544.90 and 622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.42, 1,544.90 and 622.14 is: 858.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.42 : 1,544.90 = 622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.42/1,544.90 = 622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.42x = 1,544.90 × 622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.42x = 961,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,140.98/1,119.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.61

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