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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.45, 1,546.31 and 623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.45, 1,546.31 and 623.18 is: 860.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.45 : 1,546.31 = 623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.45/1,546.31 = 623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.45x = 1,546.31 × 623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.45x = 963,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,626.35/1,120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.04

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