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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.19, 1,547.22 and 623.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.19, 1,547.22 and 623.81 is: 860.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.19 : 1,547.22 = 623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.19/1,547.22 = 623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.19x = 1,547.22 × 623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.19x = 965,176.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,176.75/1,121.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.85

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