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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.13, 1,545.84 and 622.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.13, 1,545.84 and 622.78 is: 859.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.13 : 1,545.84 = 622.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.13/1,545.84 = 622.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.13x = 1,545.84 × 622.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.13x = 962,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,720.17/1,120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.47

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