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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.17, 1,547.20 and 623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.17, 1,547.20 and 623.80 is: 860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.17 : 1,547.20 = 623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.17/1,547.20 = 623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.17x = 1,547.20 × 623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.17x = 965,132.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,132.51/1,121.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.83

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