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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.66, 1,548.02 and 624.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.66, 1,548.02 and 624.35 is: 861.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.66 : 1,548.02 = 624.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.66/1,548.02 = 624.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.66x = 1,548.02 × 624.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.66x = 966,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,507.04/1,121.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.68

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