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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.65, 1,545.12 and 622.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.65, 1,545.12 and 622.31 is: 858.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.65 : 1,545.12 = 622.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.65/1,545.12 = 622.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.65x = 1,545.12 × 622.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.65x = 961,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,535.90/1,119.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.79

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