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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.37, 1,547.54 and 623.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.37, 1,547.54 and 623.99 is: 861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.37 : 1,547.54 = 623.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.37/1,547.54 = 623.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.37x = 1,547.54 × 623.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.37x = 965,649.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,649.48/1,121.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.13

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