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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.34, 1,546.02 and 623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.34, 1,546.02 and 623 is: 859.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.34 : 1,546.02 = 623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.34/1,546.02 = 623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.34x = 1,546.02 × 623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.34x = 963,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,170.46/1,120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.71

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