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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.96, 1,546.88 and 623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.96, 1,546.88 and 623.58 is: 860.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.96 : 1,546.88 = 623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.96/1,546.88 = 623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.96x = 1,546.88 × 623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.96x = 964,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,603.43/1,120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.52

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