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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.92, 1,545.40 and 622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.92, 1,545.40 and 622.56 is: 859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.92 : 1,545.40 = 622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.92/1,545.40 = 622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.92x = 1,545.40 × 622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.92x = 962,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,104.22/1,119.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.08

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