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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.14, 1,547.19 and 623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.14, 1,547.19 and 623.80 is: 860.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.14 : 1,547.19 = 623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.14/1,547.19 = 623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.14x = 1,547.19 × 623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.14x = 965,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,137.12/1,121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.85

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