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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.82, 1,546.72 and 623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.82, 1,546.72 and 623.46 is: 860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.82 : 1,546.72 = 623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.82/1,546.72 = 623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.82x = 1,546.72 × 623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.82x = 964,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,318.05/1,120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.37

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