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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.09, 1,547.13 and 623.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.09, 1,547.13 and 623.73 is: 860.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.09 : 1,547.13 = 623.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.09/1,547.13 = 623.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.09x = 1,547.13 × 623.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.09x = 964,991.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,991.39/1,121.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.76

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