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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.17, 1,545.80 and 622.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.17, 1,545.80 and 622.79 is: 859.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.17 : 1,545.80 = 622.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.17/1,545.80 = 622.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.17x = 1,545.80 × 622.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.17x = 962,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,708.78/1,120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.43

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