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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.58, 1,547.69 and 624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.58, 1,547.69 and 624.06 is: 861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.58 : 1,547.69 = 624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.58/1,547.69 = 624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.58x = 1,547.69 × 624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.58x = 965,848.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,848.30/1,121.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.15

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