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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.77, 1,548 and 624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.77, 1,548 and 624.40 is: 861.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.77 : 1,548 = 624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.77/1,548 = 624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.77x = 1,548 × 624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.77x = 966,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,571.20/1,121.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.65

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