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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.21, 1,545.81 and 622.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.21, 1,545.81 and 622.91 is: 859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.21 : 1,545.81 = 622.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.21/1,545.81 = 622.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.21x = 1,545.81 × 622.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.21x = 962,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,900.51/1,120.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.57

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