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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.55, 1,546.33 and 623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.55, 1,546.33 and 623.20 is: 860.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.55 : 1,546.33 = 623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.55/1,546.33 = 623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.55x = 1,546.33 × 623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.55x = 963,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,672.86/1,120.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.00

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