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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.97, 1,546.90 and 623.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.97, 1,546.90 and 623.63 is: 860.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.97 : 1,546.90 = 623.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.97/1,546.90 = 623.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.97x = 1,546.90 × 623.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.97x = 964,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,693.25/1,120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.59

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