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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.45, 1,546.22 and 623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.45, 1,546.22 and 623.14 is: 859.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.45 : 1,546.22 = 623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.45/1,546.22 = 623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.45x = 1,546.22 × 623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.45x = 963,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,511.53/1,120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.93

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