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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.87, 1,545.47 and 622.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.87, 1,545.47 and 622.49 is: 859.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.87 : 1,545.47 = 622.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.87/1,545.47 = 622.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.87x = 1,545.47 × 622.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.87x = 962,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,032.64/1,119.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.06

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