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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.90, 1,545.39 and 622.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.90, 1,545.39 and 622.51 is: 859.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.90 : 1,545.39 = 622.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.90/1,545.39 = 622.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.90x = 1,545.39 × 622.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.90x = 962,013.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,013.00/1,119.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.02

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