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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.20, 1,547.18 and 623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.20, 1,547.18 and 623.80 is: 860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.20 : 1,547.18 = 623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.20/1,547.18 = 623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.20x = 1,547.18 × 623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.20x = 965,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,130.88/1,121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.80

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