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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.78, 1,545.21 and 622.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.78, 1,545.21 and 622.37 is: 858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.78 : 1,545.21 = 622.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.78/1,545.21 = 622.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.78x = 1,545.21 × 622.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.78x = 961,696.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,696.21/1,119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.83

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