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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.70, 1,547.88 and 624.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.70, 1,547.88 and 624.32 is: 861.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.70 : 1,547.88 = 624.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.70/1,547.88 = 624.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.70x = 1,547.88 × 624.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.70x = 966,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,372.44/1,121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.52

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