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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.23, 1,545.75 and 622.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.23, 1,545.75 and 622.87 is: 859.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.23 : 1,545.75 = 622.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.23/1,545.75 = 622.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.23x = 1,545.75 × 622.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.23x = 962,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,801.30/1,120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.47

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