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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.91, 1,545.49 and 622.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.91, 1,545.49 and 622.57 is: 859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.91 : 1,545.49 = 622.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.91/1,545.49 = 622.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.91x = 1,545.49 × 622.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.91x = 962,174.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,174.15/1,119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.15

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