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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.89, 1,545.46 and 622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.89, 1,545.46 and 622.56 is: 859.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.89 : 1,545.46 = 622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.89/1,545.46 = 622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.89x = 1,545.46 × 622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.89x = 962,141.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,141.58/1,119.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.14

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