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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.63, 1,546.57 and 623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.63, 1,546.57 and 623.26 is: 860.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.63 : 1,546.57 = 623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.63/1,546.57 = 623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.63x = 1,546.57 × 623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.63x = 963,915.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,915.22/1,120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.15

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