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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.18, 1,547.15 and 623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.18, 1,547.15 and 623.82 is: 860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.18 : 1,547.15 = 623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.18/1,547.15 = 623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.18x = 1,547.15 × 623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.18x = 965,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,143.11/1,121.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.83

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