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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.13, 1,545.78 and 622.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.13, 1,545.78 and 622.85 is: 859.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.13 : 1,545.78 = 622.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.13/1,545.78 = 622.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.13x = 1,545.78 × 622.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.13x = 962,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,789.07/1,120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.53

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