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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.39, 1,546.11 and 623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.39, 1,546.11 and 623.02 is: 859.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.39 : 1,546.11 = 623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.39/1,546.11 = 623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.39x = 1,546.11 × 623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.39x = 963,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,257.45/1,120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.75

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