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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.91, 1,546.85 and 623.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.91, 1,546.85 and 623.55 is: 860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.91 : 1,546.85 = 623.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.91/1,546.85 = 623.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.91x = 1,546.85 × 623.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.91x = 964,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,533.47/1,120.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.50

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