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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.86, 1,545.29 and 622.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.86, 1,545.29 and 622.47 is: 858.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.86 : 1,545.29 = 622.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.86/1,545.29 = 622.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.86x = 1,545.29 × 622.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.86x = 961,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,893.55/1,119.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.94

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