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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.83, 1,546.70 and 623.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.83, 1,546.70 and 623.45 is: 860.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.83 : 1,546.70 = 623.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.83/1,546.70 = 623.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.83x = 1,546.70 × 623.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.83x = 964,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,295.54/1,120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.34

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