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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.36, 1,546.12 and 623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.36, 1,546.12 and 623 is: 859.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.36 : 1,546.12 = 623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.36/1,546.12 = 623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.36x = 1,546.12 × 623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.36x = 963,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,232.76/1,120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.75

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