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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.81, 1,545.21 and 622.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.81, 1,545.21 and 622.38 is: 858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.81 : 1,545.21 = 622.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.81/1,545.21 = 622.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.81x = 1,545.21 × 622.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.81x = 961,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,707.80/1,119.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.81

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