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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.33, 1,547.39 and 623.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.33, 1,547.39 and 623.96 is: 861.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.33 : 1,547.39 = 623.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.33/1,547.39 = 623.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.33x = 1,547.39 × 623.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.33x = 965,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,501.73/1,121.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.03

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