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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.72, 1,546.70 and 623.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.72, 1,546.70 and 623.42 is: 860.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.72 : 1,546.70 = 623.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.72/1,546.70 = 623.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.72x = 1,546.70 × 623.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.72x = 964,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,243.71/1,120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.38

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