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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.26, 1,547.36 and 623.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.26, 1,547.36 and 623.89 is: 860.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.26 : 1,547.36 = 623.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.26/1,547.36 = 623.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.26x = 1,547.36 × 623.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.26x = 965,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,386.74/1,121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.98

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