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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.02, 1,545.57 and 622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.02, 1,545.57 and 622.62 is: 859.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.02 : 1,545.57 = 622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.02/1,545.57 = 622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.02x = 1,545.57 × 622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.02x = 962,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,302.79/1,120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.18

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