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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.51, 1,544.89 and 622.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.51, 1,544.89 and 622.13 is: 858.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.51 : 1,544.89 = 622.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.51/1,544.89 = 622.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.51x = 1,544.89 × 622.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.51x = 961,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,124.72/1,119.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.52

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