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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.24, 1,546.03 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.24, 1,546.03 and 622.98 is: 859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.24 : 1,546.03 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.24/1,546.03 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.24x = 1,546.03 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.24x = 963,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,145.77/1,120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.77

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