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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.75, 1,548.01 and 624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.75, 1,548.01 and 624.43 is: 861.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.75 : 1,548.01 = 624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.75/1,548.01 = 624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.75x = 1,548.01 × 624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.75x = 966,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,623.88/1,121.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.71

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