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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.40, 1,546.17 and 623.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.40, 1,546.17 and 623.05 is: 859.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.40 : 1,546.17 = 623.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.40/1,546.17 = 623.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.40x = 1,546.17 × 623.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.40x = 963,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,333.49/1,120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.81

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