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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.82, 1,545.36 and 622.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.82, 1,545.36 and 622.51 is: 859.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.82 : 1,545.36 = 622.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.82/1,545.36 = 622.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.82x = 1,545.36 × 622.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.82x = 962,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,002.05/1,119.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.07

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