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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.31, 1,546.05 and 623.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.31, 1,546.05 and 623.00 is: 859.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.31 : 1,546.05 = 623.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.31/1,546.05 = 623.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.31x = 1,546.05 × 623.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.31x = 963,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,181.42/1,120.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.75

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