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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.46, 1,547.61 and 624.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.46, 1,547.61 and 624.12 is: 861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.46 : 1,547.61 = 624.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.46/1,547.61 = 624.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.46x = 1,547.61 × 624.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.46x = 965,894.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,894.35/1,121.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.28

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