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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.26, 1,545.96 and 622.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.26, 1,545.96 and 622.90 is: 859.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.26 : 1,545.96 = 622.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.26/1,545.96 = 622.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.26x = 1,545.96 × 622.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.26x = 962,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,978.48/1,120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.60

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