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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.99, 1,545.50 and 622.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.99, 1,545.50 and 622.65 is: 859.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.99 : 1,545.50 = 622.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.99/1,545.50 = 622.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.99x = 1,545.50 × 622.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.99x = 962,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,302.46/1,119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.21

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