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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.51, 1,546.33 and 623.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.51, 1,546.33 and 623.17 is: 859.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.51 : 1,546.33 = 623.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.51/1,546.33 = 623.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.51x = 1,546.33 × 623.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.51x = 963,626.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,626.47/1,120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.99

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