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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.74, 1,545.34 and 622.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.74, 1,545.34 and 622.48 is: 859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.74 : 1,545.34 = 622.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.74/1,545.34 = 622.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.74x = 1,545.34 × 622.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.74x = 961,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,943.24/1,119.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.08

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