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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.12, 1,547.04 and 623.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.12, 1,547.04 and 623.71 is: 860.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.12 : 1,547.04 = 623.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.12/1,547.04 = 623.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.12x = 1,547.04 × 623.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.12x = 964,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,904.32/1,121.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.66

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