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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.73, 1,546.65 and 623.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.73, 1,546.65 and 623.37 is: 860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.73 : 1,546.65 = 623.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.73/1,546.65 = 623.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.73x = 1,546.65 × 623.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.73x = 964,135.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,135.21/1,120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.28

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