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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.23, 1,545.88 and 622.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.23, 1,545.88 and 622.89 is: 859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.23 : 1,545.88 = 622.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.23/1,545.88 = 622.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.23x = 1,545.88 × 622.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.23x = 962,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,911.64/1,120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.57

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