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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.26, 1,547.25 and 623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.26, 1,547.25 and 623.82 is: 860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.26 : 1,547.25 = 623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.26/1,547.25 = 623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.26x = 1,547.25 × 623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.26x = 965,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,205.50/1,121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.82

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