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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.56, 1,547.58 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.56, 1,547.58 and 624.20 is: 861.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.56 : 1,547.58 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.56/1,547.58 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.56x = 1,547.58 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.56x = 965,999.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,999.44/1,121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.30

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