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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.34, 1,547.47 and 624.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.34, 1,547.47 and 624.03 is: 861.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.34 : 1,547.47 = 624.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.34/1,547.47 = 624.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.34x = 1,547.47 × 624.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.34x = 965,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,667.70/1,121.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.17

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