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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.93, 1,546.74 and 623.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.93, 1,546.74 and 623.47 is: 860.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.93 : 1,546.74 = 623.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.93/1,546.74 = 623.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.93x = 1,546.74 × 623.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.93x = 964,342.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,342.87/1,120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.31

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