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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.67, 1,548 and 624.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.67, 1,548 and 624.39 is: 861.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.67 : 1,548 = 624.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.67/1,548 = 624.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.67x = 1,548 × 624.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.67x = 966,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,555.72/1,121.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.71

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