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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.24, 1,547.40 and 624.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.24, 1,547.40 and 624.02 is: 861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.24 : 1,547.40 = 624.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.24/1,547.40 = 624.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.24x = 1,547.40 × 624.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.24x = 965,608.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,608.55/1,121.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.20

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