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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.32, 1,545.86 and 622.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.32, 1,545.86 and 622.95 is: 859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.32 : 1,545.86 = 622.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.32/1,545.86 = 622.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.32x = 1,545.86 × 622.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.32x = 962,993.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,993.49/1,120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.57

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