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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.37, 1,547.51 and 624.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.37, 1,547.51 and 624.05 is: 861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.37 : 1,547.51 = 624.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.37/1,547.51 = 624.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.37x = 1,547.51 × 624.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.37x = 965,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,729.04/1,121.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.21

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