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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.36, 1,545.73 and 622.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.36, 1,545.73 and 622.90 is: 859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.36 : 1,545.73 = 622.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.36/1,545.73 = 622.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.36x = 1,545.73 × 622.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.36x = 962,829.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,829.80/1,120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.40

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