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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.70, 1,546.66 and 623.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.70, 1,546.66 and 623.33 is: 860.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.70 : 1,546.66 = 623.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.70/1,546.66 = 623.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.70x = 1,546.66 × 623.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.70x = 964,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,071.84/1,120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.24

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