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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.38, 1,546.13 and 623.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.38, 1,546.13 and 623.01 is: 859.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.38 : 1,546.13 = 623.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.38/1,546.13 = 623.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.38x = 1,546.13 × 623.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.38x = 963,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,251.34/1,120.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.75

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