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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.16, 1,547.22 and 623.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.16, 1,547.22 and 623.85 is: 860.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.16 : 1,547.22 = 623.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.16/1,547.22 = 623.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.16x = 1,547.22 × 623.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.16x = 965,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,233.20/1,121.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.92

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