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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.76, 1,546.57 and 623.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.76, 1,546.57 and 623.37 is: 860.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.76 : 1,546.57 = 623.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.76/1,546.57 = 623.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.76x = 1,546.57 × 623.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.76x = 964,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,085.34/1,120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.21

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