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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.22, 1,547.37 and 623.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.22, 1,547.37 and 623.87 is: 860.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.22 : 1,547.37 = 623.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.22/1,547.37 = 623.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.22x = 1,547.37 × 623.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.22x = 965,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,349.99/1,121.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.98

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