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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.73, 1,546.71 and 623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.73, 1,546.71 and 623.40 is: 860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.73 : 1,546.71 = 623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.73/1,546.71 = 623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.73x = 1,546.71 × 623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.73x = 964,219.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,219.01/1,120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.35

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