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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.48, 1,544.97 and 622.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.48, 1,544.97 and 622.17 is: 858.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.48 : 1,544.97 = 622.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.48/1,544.97 = 622.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.48x = 1,544.97 × 622.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.48x = 961,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,233.98/1,119.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.64

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