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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.62, 1,546.41 and 623.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.62, 1,546.41 and 623.23 is: 860.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.62 : 1,546.41 = 623.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.62/1,546.41 = 623.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.62x = 1,546.41 × 623.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.62x = 963,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,769.10/1,120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.03

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