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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.68, 1,545.12 and 622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.68, 1,545.12 and 622.32 is: 858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.68 : 1,545.12 = 622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.68/1,545.12 = 622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.68x = 1,545.12 × 622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.68x = 961,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,559.08/1,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.78

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