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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.60, 1,547.87 and 624.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.60, 1,547.87 and 624.23 is: 861.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.60 : 1,547.87 = 624.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.60/1,547.87 = 624.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.60x = 1,547.87 × 624.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.60x = 966,216.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,216.03/1,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.47

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