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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.75, 1,546.70 and 623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.75, 1,546.70 and 623.44 is: 860.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.75 : 1,546.70 = 623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.75/1,546.70 = 623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.75x = 1,546.70 × 623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.75x = 964,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,274.65/1,120.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.38

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