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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.53, 1,546.23 and 623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.53, 1,546.23 and 623.16 is: 859.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.53 : 1,546.23 = 623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.53/1,546.23 = 623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.53x = 1,546.23 × 623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.53x = 963,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,548.69/1,120.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.90

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