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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.79, 1,546.67 and 623.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.79, 1,546.67 and 623.41 is: 860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.79 : 1,546.67 = 623.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.79/1,546.67 = 623.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.79x = 1,546.67 × 623.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.79x = 964,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,209.54/1,120.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.29

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