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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.28, 1,547.34 and 623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.28, 1,547.34 and 623.92 is: 860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.28 : 1,547.34 = 623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.28/1,547.34 = 623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.28x = 1,547.34 × 623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.28x = 965,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,416.37/1,121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.99

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