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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.08, 1,545.78 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.08, 1,545.78 and 622.80 is: 859.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.08 : 1,545.78 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.08/1,545.78 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.08x = 1,545.78 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.08x = 962,711.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,711.78/1,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.50

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